55 Limerick to Waterford via Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir
Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 07:40, last bus 20:50. 17 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 55? 32 other bus routes are numbered 55 elsewhere in the UK — see every 55 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:25 | 09:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 20:25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick Colbert | 08:25 | 09:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 20:25 |
| Dromkeen | 08:45 | 09:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 14:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 20:45 |
| Pallasgreen | 08:49 | 09:49 | 11:49 | 12:49 | 14:49 | 16:49 | 17:49 | 20:49 |
| Oola | 08:55 | 09:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 20:55 |
| Monard | 08:58 | 09:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 14:58 | 16:58 | 17:58 | 20:58 |
| Limerick Junction | 09:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
| Davitt Street | 09:03 | 10:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 15:03 | 17:03 | 18:03 | 21:03 |
| Tipperary | 09:05 | 10:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 | 21:05 |
| Bansha | 09:14 | 10:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 15:14 | 17:14 | 18:14 | 21:14 |
| Cahir | 09:28 | 10:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 15:28 | 17:28 | 18:28 | 21:28 |
| Tipperary Hospl | 09:43 | 10:43 | 12:43 | 13:43 | 15:43 | 17:43 | 18:43 | 21:43 |
| Queen Street | 09:45 | 10:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 | 21:45 |
| Clonmel Stn | 09:49 | 10:49 | 12:49 | 13:49 | 15:49 | 17:49 | 18:49 | 21:49 |
| Clonmel Showgs | 09:52 | 10:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 15:52 | 17:52 | 18:52 | 21:52 |
| Kilsheelan | 10:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| S Treacy Pk | 10:09 | 11:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 | 16:09 | 18:09 | 19:09 | 22:09 |
| Carrick-on-Suir | 10:12 | 11:12 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 | 18:12 | 19:12 | 22:12 |
| Dunbane | 10:14 | 11:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 16:14 | 18:14 | 19:14 | 22:14 |
| Piltown | 10:20 | 11:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 | 18:20 | 19:20 | 22:20 |
| Fiddown | 10:23 | 11:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 16:23 | 18:23 | 19:23 | 22:23 |
| Mooncoin | 10:29 | 11:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 16:29 | 18:29 | 19:29 | 22:29 |
| Waterford Bus Stn | 10:47 | 11:47 | 13:47 | 14:47 | 16:47 | 18:47 | 19:47 | 22:47 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Éireann before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Waterford: 8 journeys, first 09:25 towards Limerick: 8 journeys, first 08:40
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Bus Éireann before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 55
55 towards Waterford
All 22 stops
- Limerick Colbert Limerick
- Dromkeen
- Pallasgreen
- Oola
- Monard
- Limerick Junction
- Davitt Street Tipperary
- Tipperary Tipperary
- Bansha
- Cahir
- Tipperary Hospl Clonmel
- Queen Street Clonmel
- Clonmel Stn Clonmel
- Clonmel Showgs Clonmel
- Kilsheelan
- S Treacy Pk Carrick-on-Suir
- Carrick-on-Suir Carrick-on-Suir
- Dunbane Carrick-on-Suir
- Piltown
- Fiddown
- Mooncoin
- Waterford Bus Stn Waterford
55 towards Limerick
All 22 stops
- Waterford Bus Stn Waterford
- Mooncoin
- Fiddown
- Piltown
- Dunbane Carrick-on-Suir
- Carrick-on-Suir Carrick-on-Suir
- S Treacy Pk Carrick-on-Suir
- Kilsheelan
- Clonmel Showgs Clonmel
- Clonmel Stn Clonmel
- Queen Street Clonmel
- Tipperary Hospl Clonmel
- Cahir
- Bansha
- Tipperary Tipperary
- Davitt Street Tipperary
- Limerick Junction
- Monard
- Oola
- Pallasgreen
- Dromkeen
- Limerick Colbert Limerick
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 55 bus?
The first 55 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 55 bus?
The last 55 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 55 bus cost?
Fares on the 55 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 55 bus?
The 55 is operated by Bus Éireann.
Timetable data from Bus Éireann via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.