How much is the bus ticket from Waterford to Cork?

The cheapest bus tickets from Waterford to Cork start from $31. The average price for this route is around $31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Waterford to Cork?

The average bus travel time from Waterford to Cork is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 97 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Waterford to Cork route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 50 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Waterford to Cork?

The earliest bus departs from Waterford to Cork at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:12pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Waterford to Cork?

A bus trip from Waterford to Cork generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Waterford to Cork starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 38%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	6:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	4:12pm	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	6:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	7:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	8:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	9:45pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	1:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	1:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	9:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Cork on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	8:12am	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

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Get from Waterford to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

2h 5mAverage Duration

97 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Cork?

Stops in Waterford

A
Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel
7 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
B
Waterford Bus Stop
36 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
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Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
Visit page
B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5446 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 446 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Expressway Waterford Cork recent customer reviews

It was so timely on arriving

Griness K.

August 24, 2025

On time - good driving

Peter C.

July 16, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Waterford to Cork by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Waterford to Cork?
The cheapest bus tickets from Waterford to Cork start from $31. The average price for this route is around $31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Waterford to Cork?
The average bus travel time from Waterford to Cork is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 97 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Waterford to Cork route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 50 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Waterford to Cork?
The earliest bus departs from Waterford to Cork at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:12pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Waterford to Cork?
A bus trip from Waterford to Cork generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-30

$28

12-01

$28

Today

$28

12-03

$28

12-04

$28

12-05

$18

12-06

$18

12-07

$17

The cheapest trip from Waterford to Cork was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Waterford to Cork, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $28 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-07.