Bus from Dublin to Waterford (Ireland)
3 direct routes · about 163 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 00:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Waterford (Ireland) as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~163 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 05:50 | 00:05 | George's Quay | SETU Cork Road | Clondalkin & Carlow |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~155 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 06:00 | 22:00 | Burgh Quay | SETU Cork Road | Clondalkin & Kilkenny |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~175 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | George's Quay | SETU Cork Road | Clondalkin, Naas & Carlow |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 736 bus or 600 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Waterford?
3 routes run directly from Dublin to Waterford: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 736, 12 times each weekday — board at George's Quay and get off at SETU Cork Road, about 163 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Waterford?
Around 163 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clondalkin, Carlow on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin 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.