Bus Waterford to Cork: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Waterford to Cork

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

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Sunday

$12

Monday

$12

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$12

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 15m	10:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	12:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	1:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	2:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	6:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	8:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 8:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 15m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:15 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	10:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	12:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	1:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	6:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	8:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 8:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	6:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	8:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 8:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	10:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	12:15 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 10:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	12:25 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	2:15 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 PM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	2:25 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:15 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 2:25:00 PM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 15m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:15 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	10:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	12:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	1:15 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	6:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	8:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	6:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	8:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 6:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 8:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	10:25 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	12:15 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 10:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	12:25 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	2:15 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 PM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Dublin Coach	1h 50m	2:25 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:15 PM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 2:25:00 PM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Waterford to Cork is $12 on 12/1/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Waterford and Cork

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 156 daily buses from Waterford to Cork. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Waterford and Cork.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 162 buses from Waterford to Cork, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Waterford and Cork, with 94 offers.

Facts about the bus from Waterford to Cork

Compare all providers like Expressway and Dublin Coach that travel 72 times every day by bus from Waterford to Cork in one click! Book your bus ticket from Waterford to Cork starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:25 AM
Latest Bus	10:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	72 Ø
Distance	62.8 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Waterford to Cork

Every day, 72 buses from 2 bus companies leave Waterford for Cork: 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

Sunday 12/07

$12

Monday 12/08

$12

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 Waterford to Cork

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

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

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

How to save money travelling from Waterford to Cork

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 Waterford to Cork 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 Waterford to Cork, 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 Waterford to Cork are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Waterford to Cork

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

Dublin Coach from Waterford to Cork

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

Cheapest Price	$14
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:25 AM
Last Bus	10:25 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Expressway from Waterford to Cork

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

Cheapest Price	$12
Fastest Bus	2h 3m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	9:12 PM
Daily Connections	105 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Waterford and Cork

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

Institute of Technology

Ferrybank Shopping Centre

Parnell Street

Whitfield Clinic Cork Road

Dooleys Hotel

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Waterford to Cork

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

FAQs about the Waterford to Cork bus

How much does a Waterford Cork 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 Cork. Compare offers to save money!

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

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 Cork.

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

Every day, the Waterford to Cork bus route is served by approximately 72 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Waterford to Cork is offered by Dublin Coach and takes 1h 50m. 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 Waterford to Cork?

The earliest bus arriving in Cork from Waterford starts at 6:25 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 Waterford to Cork?

The latest bus trip departing from Waterford for Cork starts at 10:25 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 Waterford Cork route?

When traveling by bus from Waterford to Cork, 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 Waterford and Cork?

You can check all the direct connections between Waterford and Cork 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 Waterford to Cork 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 Waterford Cork 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 Waterford Cork 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 Waterford to Cork on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Waterford and to Cork

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