🚌 Bus from Waterford to Portlaoise
1 direct route · about 176 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 15:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~176 min | 2 | 09:40 | 15:15 | Waterford Bus Stn |
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 Portlaoise?
The 73 (Bus Éireann) runs directly from Waterford to Portlaoise.
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Portlaoise?
Around 176 minutes on the 73, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 73) leaves around 09:40 and the last around 15:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford to Portlaoise?
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.