🚌 Bus from Limerick to Waterford
2 direct routes · about 142 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 20:25 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Bus Éireann | ~142 min | 9 | 08:25 | 20:25 | Limerick Colbert |
| UL18 | Piltown Coaches | ~180 min | 2 | 13:30 | 16:30 | Mary Immaculate Col |
Times are for the first boarding point in Limerick on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Limerick to Waterford?
2 routes run directly from Limerick to Waterford: the 55 (Bus Éireann), the UL18 (Piltown Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Waterford?
Around 142 minutes on the 55, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 55) leaves around 08:25 and the last around 20:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Limerick 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.