There are 3 ways to get from Waterford to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Waterford to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Cork is to bus which costs €12 - €25 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Cork via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Waterford and Cork is 120 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €12 - €25.
The bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Waterford to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Cork is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €12 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Cork via Limerick Junction in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- [email protected]
- Website
- piltowncoaches.com
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- http://piltowncoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Waterford to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Cork is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Waterford to Cork.
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