We have some exciting news for passengers travelling between Waterford and Dublin.
From Wednesday, 27th May 2026, JJ Kavanagh will be expanding Route 736, increasing daily services from 14 to 17 trips in each direction — giving you a near-hourly connection between Waterford and Dublin, every day of the week.
Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to Dublin Airport, or making a late-night return, there’s now a service to suit you.
What’s changing on Route 736?
The expanded timetable brings 34 daily trips in total, with new early-morning and late-night options added in both directions. Here are the key highlights:
Waterford → Dublin Airport
- New early departures: 01:12 from SETU Waterford
- Regular services running throughout the day
- Late-night departure: 23:12 from SETU Waterford (arriving Dublin Airport at 02:00)
Dublin Airport → Waterford
- Late-night Dublin Airport departures: 23:45 and 01:00
- New early and daytime services: 03:00, 05:30, 06:30, 08:00 and more
- Regular afternoon and evening services throughout the day
- Final arrival into SETU Waterford at 02:28
Please note: All Route 736 services now start and finish at SETU Waterford (Cork Road). Tramore will no longer be served on this route.
All fares and ticket types remain unchanged.
Why the change?
At JJ Kavanagh, we’re committed to connecting the communities we serve. This expansion reflects that commitment — giving Waterford passengers more options, more flexibility, and more reliability on one of our most important routes.
We’d encourage you to pre-book your tickets in advance to guarantee your seat. You can also download our mobile app for quick booking and real-time bus tracking.
If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help — just use AskJJ.
From all of us at JJ Kavanagh, we look forward to welcoming you on board.