How far is Dublin from Waterford?

The distance between the two cities is 82 miles (133 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dublin to Waterford?

Most of the buses traveling from Dublin to Waterford leave from Dublin Airport and arrive at Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Dublin Busaras	3h 52m	3:12pm	Waterford Cork Road	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	1:05pm	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	4:15pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 20m	2:10pm	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	3:05pm	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	6:15pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Dublin Busaras	3h 42m	1:12pm	Waterford Cork Road	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Dublin Airport T2	3h	10:15pm	Waterford Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Dublin City (Heuston Station)	2h 10m	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Waterford on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h 50m	3:20pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Dublin Airport T2	3h	12:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	2h 10m	2:30am	Waterford Cork	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dublin Airport T2	3h 10m	2:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Dublin to Waterford

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

463bus per day

2h 47mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Waterford?

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), 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

JJ Kavanagh & Sons

4/540 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Based on 40 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. JJ Kavanagh & Sons ticket prices on this trip start at $27

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Dublin Waterford recent customer reviews

The driver did his best but there were two customers that made the bus delay for an hour

Alice M.

October 17, 2024

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the smooth and quiet ride. The driver was praised for being considerate, stopping to accommodate a delayed passenger from the airport and showing kindness towards elderly passengers. These thoughtful actions contributed to an overall pleasant travel experience with this service provider.

Expressway Dublin Waterford recent customer reviews

It was a smooth, quiet ride. The driver indly stopped for me even though he was just about to pull away - I'd been delayed in the airport.

J. A. I.

June 15, 2024

Really good driver, I feel safe, thanks for that

Marija L.

April 7, 2025

All good

Andreia D.

December 27, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dublin to Waterford by bus

How far is Dublin from Waterford?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$23

11/24

$23

Today

$22

11/26

$22

11/27

$12

11/28

$12

11/29

$12

11/30

$12

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Waterford was searched and found on Nov 28, 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 Dublin to Waterford, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $54 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Waterford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-28.