Bus from Waterford (Ireland) to Cork
3 direct routes · 100–130 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 22:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cork as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterford, 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 | 08:05 | 21:05 | Parnell Street | Cork Bus Stn | Dungarvan, Youghal & Midleton |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~100 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 06:35 | 22:35 | SETU Cork Road | Cork Andersn's Quay | Dungarvan |
| UC05 | Piltown Coaches | ~120 min | 1 | Fridays only | 13:30 | 13:30 | SETU Cork Road | Cork Patrick's Quay | Dungarvan |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus or 600 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterford to Cork?
3 routes run directly from Waterford to Cork: the 40 (Bus Éireann), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the UC05 (Piltown Coaches). The most frequent is the 40, 13 times each weekday — board at Parnell Street and get off at Cork Bus Stn, about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Cork?
Between 100 minutes on the 600 and 130 on the 40, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dungarvan, Youghal, Midleton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 22:35. Check the route timetables 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.