Waterford to London bus with European Sleeper

Coach from Waterford to London

Taking the bus from Waterford to London is a cost-effective way of travelling between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The route involves a ferry journey from Dublin to Holyhead in Wales and an overall journey time of approximately 17 hours. There is one departure a day operated by a partnership between National Express Coach Services and the Irish provider, Bus Eireann. The bus from Waterford to London departs from Waterford Bus Station in the mid-afternoon and arrives into London Victoria Coach Station the following morning. 

How long is the journey by bus from Waterford to London?

The bus from Waterford to London takes between 16 and 18 hours. The first part of the journey to Dublin takes 2.5 hours. There is then a transfer time of 2.5 hours in Dublin and a ferry crossing of just under five hours. The final stage of the journey is direct from Holyhead to London and takes eight hours.

How many coaches are there from Waterford to London?

There is just one daily bus departure from Waterford to London. This leaves Waterford in the middle of the afternoon.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Waterford to London?

Departure bus station: Every bus from Waterford to London leaves from Waterford Bus Station which can be found opposite Cafe Goa on The Quay. This modern bus station has 16 stands and is used by local, regional and long-distance buses. Among its facilities are a ticket desk and automatic ticket machines, toilets, a travel centre, left luggage storage, wifi, a shop and refreshments. All areas have step-free access and the toilet is accessible for passengers with limited mobility and wheelchair users.

Arrival bus station: The bus from Waterford to London terminates at London Victoria Coach Station. This busy station is centrally located and within walking distance of many of London's tourist attractions and hotels. It is approximately half a mile from London Victoria train station which is part of the city's efficient transport network of overground trains, underground services and buses. Facilities at London Victoria Coach Station include car parking, taxi ranks, car hire desks, luggage storage, ATMs, wifi, toilets, public payphones, tourist information, shops and catering outlets. There is also a wide range of shops, cafes and services in the streets around the coach station and at London Victoria Train Station. All areas of the coach station have step-free access. This is via lifts where necessary.

Which coach providers travel from Waterford to London?

The first part of the daily bus route from Waterford to London is operated by Bus Eireann while the second stage of the journey from Holyhead to London is on National Express coaches.

Bus Eireann Waterford to Dublin

Bus Eireann is an Irish regional and national bus carrier that works in conjunction with National Express for the Waterford to London route. There is one departure a day from Waterford to Dublin from where passengers take a connecting ferry to Holyhead in Wales. The first part of the coach journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.

 National Express Holyhead to London

The second stage of the bus route from Waterford to London is provided by the large British-owned operator, National Express. The journey from Holyhead in Wales to London Victoria Coach Station takes up to eight hours.

Waterford to London Coach: Services on Board

Both Bus Eireann and National Express operate a fleet of modern coaches with spacious legroom, comfortable seating and onboard facilities that include toilets, wifi and air-conditioning or heating as required. Large bags are stored in the hold of the bus while there is plenty of room for hand luggage inside the coaches. Both Bus Eireann and National Express accept folding bikes in appropriate carriers and allow well-trained service animals onboard. While there is no distinction between first and second class seats on the bus from Waterford to London, specific seats can be reserved in advance either when booking or at any point up to departure. While there is one pre-bookable wheelchair space on the Bus Eireann route from Waterford to Dublin, there is no wheelchair access on National Express coaches from Holyhead to London. The National Express dedicated Assisted Travel Team will do everything it can to help passengers with limited mobility. Folding wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage area beneath the coach.