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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cork to Waterford from various bus operators like Expressway or Dublin Coach for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$12

Sunday

$14

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$12

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 15m	9:40 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	11:55 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	10:40 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	12:55 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	11:40 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	1:55 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 5:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	7:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 5:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	7:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	9:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 9:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	11:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	1:05 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 1:05:00 PM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	7:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 7:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	9:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	11:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 11:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	1:05 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 1:05:00 PM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 5:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	7:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	9:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 9:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	11:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 11:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	1:05 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 PM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 15m	8:40 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:55 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	9:40 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	11:55 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	10:40 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	12:55 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	7:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 7:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 5:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	7:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 7:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	9:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	11:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 11:05:00 AM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Dublin Coach	1h 55m	1:05 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 1:05:00 PM to Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cork to Waterford is $12 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cork and Waterford

See here how frequent the connections between Cork and Waterford are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 137 daily buses from Cork to Waterford. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Cork and Waterford.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 114 buses from Cork to Waterford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cork and Waterford, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Waterford

Compare all providers like Expressway and Dublin Coach that travel 50 times every day by bus from Cork to Waterford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cork to Waterford starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	1h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:05 AM
Latest Bus	9:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	50 Ø
Distance	62.8 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Waterford

Every day, 50 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cork for Waterford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$12

Sunday 12/07

$14

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

$14

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

$14

Saturday 12/13

$14

Sunday 12/14

$12

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$14

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$14

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$14

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$14

Wednesday 12/24

$14

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cork to Waterford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cork to Waterford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Waterford. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cork to Waterford, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Cork to Waterford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cork to Waterford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cork to Waterford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cork to Waterford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cork to Waterford

These are the most booked bus companies between Cork to Waterford from our users.

Dublin Coach from Cork to Waterford

Here you will find the key facts about the Dublin Coach bus route Cork to Waterford:

Cheapest Price	$14
Fastest Bus	1h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:05 AM
Last Bus	9:05 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Expressway from Cork to Waterford

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Cork to Waterford:

Cheapest Price	$12
Fastest Bus	2h 3m
Earliest Bus	8:40 AM
Last Bus	8:40 PM
Daily Connections	124 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Cork - Waterford

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All bus stations and stops in Cork and Waterford

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cork and Waterford.

St Patrick's Quay

Saint Patrick's Quay 16

Parnell Place Bus Station

Parnell Pl 8

Ballyvourney

Flats

Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041

Institute of Technology

Ferrybank Shopping Centre

Parnell Street

Whitfield Clinic Cork Road

Dooleys Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cork to Waterford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cork to Waterford? Or which bus companies serve the route Cork to Waterford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cork to Waterford bus

How much does a Cork Waterford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 2h 15m to reach Waterford. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cork to Waterford?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $19. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Waterford.

On average, how many connections are available from Cork to Waterford each day?

Every day, the Cork to Waterford bus route is served by approximately 50 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cork to Waterford take?

The fastest bus from Cork to Waterford is offered by Dublin Coach and takes 1h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cork to Waterford?

The earliest bus arriving in Waterford from Cork starts at 5:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cork to Waterford?

The latest bus trip departing from Cork for Waterford starts at 9:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cork Waterford route?

When traveling by bus from Cork to Waterford, passengers can travel with Expressway and Dublin Coach. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Waterford?

You can check all the direct connections between Cork and Waterford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway and Dublin Coach.

What can I take with me on the Cork to Waterford bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cork Waterford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cork Waterford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cork to Waterford on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cork to Waterford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cork and to Waterford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cork and to Waterford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!