How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Waterford?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Waterford start from $21. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cork to Waterford?

The average bus trip duration from Cork to Waterford is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 63 miles (101 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Cork to Waterford route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 50 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Waterford?

The earliest bus departs from Cork to Waterford at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Waterford?

A bus trip from Cork to Waterford generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Cork to Waterford on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	2:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	3:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	4:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Waterford on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	1:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	2:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Waterford on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Waterford on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Waterford on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Waterford on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	11:43am	Waterford Cork Road	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 3m	12:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	No tags

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Get from Cork to Waterford

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

2h 5mAverage Duration

63 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Waterford?

Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
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B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Stops in Waterford

A
Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel
7 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
B
Waterford Bus Stop
36 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Users have reported that the bus offers a comfortable and relaxing ride with clean seats. However, there was an issue where individuals were occupying disabled seats without needing them, which caused some inconvenience during the journey until it was resolved midway.

Expressway Cork Waterford recent customer reviews

Bus on time; great driver; very friendly & helpful to us and all passengers whihc was aplesure to experience.

Jennifer G.

November 21, 2025

Bus broke down Transfer us to a nother bus all so broke down.5 hours travel to Waterford from cork .2 hours watering onthe cork moter way for a replacement bus .

Simon K.

July 17, 2025

Unfortunately people were sitting in disabled seats that did not need to be . I eventually managed to move half way through journey . Very comfortable clean bus.

Janet S.

July 15, 2025

IE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cork to Waterford by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Waterford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Waterford start from $21. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cork to Waterford?
The average bus trip duration from Cork to Waterford is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 63 miles (101 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Cork to Waterford route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 50 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Waterford?
The earliest bus departs from Cork to Waterford at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Waterford?
A bus trip from Cork to Waterford generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/27

$20

11/28

$20

Today

$20

11/30

$20

12/01

$20

12/02

$12

12/03

$12

12/04

$12

The cheapest trip from Cork to Waterford was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $20 for a bus ticket from Cork to Waterford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-02.