Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Waterford and Munster, with day trips to Cluain Meala.
Charter coach rental in Waterford
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Waterford, Munster, Ireland.
Coach hire with driver in Waterford
Charter a coach in Waterford for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Waterford: Cluain Meala (≈40 km), Kilkenny (≈45 km), Wexford (≈45 km) and Carlow (≈65 km). Many groups also combine Waterford with Cork (≈100 km).
Cruise shore excursion bus in Waterford
Cruise lines call at Waterford, and groups who prefer their own programme hire a private bus for the day. Tell us the ship, the arrival and all-aboard times and the passenger count; we quote a shore excursion coach or minibus from the cruise port. We also handle Waterford cruise port transfers to and from Cork International Airport (ORK) and Shannon Airport (SNN) for embarkation and disembarkation days.
Coach hire in Waterford for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Waterford, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Cork International Airport (ORK) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Waterford through Ireland and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Waterford
Coach hire near Waterford
- Coach hire in Cluain Meala ≈40 km
- Coach hire in Kilkenny ≈45 km
- Coach hire in Wexford ≈45 km
- Coach hire in Carlow ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Portlaoise ≈85 km
- Coach hire in Cobh ≈95 km
- Coach hire in Cork ≈100 km
- Coach hire in Droichead Nua ≈105 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Waterford?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Waterford?
Yes. Coach day trips from Waterford to Cluain Meala, Kilkenny and Wexford are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Waterford cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Waterford.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Waterford, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.