🚌 Bus from Waterford to Limerick
2 direct routes · about 145 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 20:50 (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 | ~145 min | 8 | 07:40 | 20:50 | Waterford Bus Stn |
| WI05 | Piltown Coaches | ~170 min | 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Parnell Street |
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 Limerick?
2 routes run directly from Waterford to Limerick: the 55 (Bus Éireann), the WI05 (Piltown Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Limerick?
Around 145 minutes on the 55, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 55) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford to Limerick?
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.