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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Waterford to Dublin
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Waterford to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Waterford to Dublin will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 buses that leave Waterford for Dublin every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Waterford to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Waterford to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 133 km
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3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Waterford to Dublin
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Buses from Waterford to Dublin run on average 147 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 133 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 147 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Waterford to DublinYou can travel by bus between Waterford to Dublin with European Sleeper, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Dublin Coach
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FAQs: Waterford to Dublin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Waterford to Dublin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Waterford, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Waterford, Bus Station, Waterford, Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic) and Waterford, Belmont Road (Ferrybank Shopping Centre). When arriving in Dublin, you can end your trip in coach stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras, Dublin, Clifton Court Hotel and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Waterford, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Waterford and Dublin
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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