Bus from Cork to Waterford (Ireland)
3 direct routes · 100–130 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 21:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Waterford (Ireland) as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cork, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Bus Éireann | ~130 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 08:40 | 20:40 | Cork Bus Stn | Parnell Street | Midleton, Youghal & Dungarvan |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~100 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 05:05 | 21:05 | Cork Andersn's Quay | SETU Cork Road | Dungarvan |
| UC05 | Piltown Coaches | ~120 min | 1 | Fridays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Western Terrace | The Mall | Dungarvan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cork on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus or 600 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Waterford?
3 routes run directly from Cork to Waterford: the 40 (Bus Éireann), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the UC05 (Piltown Coaches). The most frequent is the 40, 13 times each weekday — board at Cork Bus Stn and get off at Parnell Street, about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Waterford?
Between 100 minutes on the 600 and 130 on the 40, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Midleton, Youghal, Dungarvan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 21:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Waterford?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.