The average bus between Arklow and Cobh takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arklow to Cobh. 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 hourly between Arklow and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Cobh at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom Hse Quay and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arklow to Cobh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Cobh station via Custom Hse Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Arklow and Cobh is 179.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a bus from Ferrybank to Spy Hill via Custom Hse Quay, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 4m.