Bus from Limerick to Waterford (Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 142 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 20:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Waterford (Ireland) as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Limerick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Bus Éireann | ~142 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 08:25 | 20:25 | Limerick Colbert | Waterford Bus Stn | Tipperary, Clonmel & Carrick-on-Suir |
| UL18 | Piltown Coaches | ~140 min | 2 | Fridays only | 14:10 | 17:10 | UL East Gate | The Mall | Clonmel & Carrick-on-Suir |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 55 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 55, 8 times each weekday — board at Limerick Colbert and get off at Waterford Bus Stn, about 142 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Waterford?
Around 142 minutes on the 55, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tipperary, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:25 and the last around 20:25. Check the route timetables 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.