The average bus between Waterford and Fota Island takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterford to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Waterford and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Fota Island station via Jameson Distillery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Waterford to Fota Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Fota Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Jameson Distillery station.
The distance between Waterford and Fota Island is 90.4 km. The road distance is 111 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Parnell Street to Jameson Distillery hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m.