What is the distance between Waterford and Cork?

It's about 102 km (63 miles) from Waterford to Cork.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Waterford to Cork?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel, in Waterford, and end it at Cork Airport, in Cork.

Bus from Waterford to Cork starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 39%

Next departures

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
9:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
11:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	1:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
1:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	3:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
11:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	1:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	5:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
9:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

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Get from Waterford to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

2h 5mAverage Duration

101 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Staff4.8

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Based on 435 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $31

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August 24, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Cork?

Stops in Waterford

A - Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel

B - Waterford Bus Stop

Stops in Cork

A - Cork Airport

B - Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place

C - Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Waterford to Cork by bus

What is the distance between Waterford and Cork?
It's about 102 km (63 miles) from Waterford to Cork.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Waterford to Cork?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel, in Waterford, and end it at Cork Airport, in Cork.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-07

$28

11-08

$28

Today

$28

11-10

$28

11-11

$17

11-12

$17

11-13

$17

11-14

$17

The cheapest trip from Waterford to Cork was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Waterford to Cork, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $28 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-12.

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