🚌 Bus from Waterford to Cork
2 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 22:25 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~110 min | 9 | 06:25 | 22:25 | Waterford Bus Stn |
| UC05 | Piltown Coaches | ~120 min | 1 | 13:30 | 13:30 | SETU Cork Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterford 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 Waterford to Cork?
2 routes run directly from Waterford to Cork: the 600 (Dublin Coach), the UC05 (Piltown Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Cork?
Around 110 minutes on the 600, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 600) leaves around 06:25 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford to Cork?
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.