The average bus between Arklow and Cork takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arklow to Cork. 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 Cork. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Cork at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom Hse Quay and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Arklow to Cork? 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 Cork. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Cork station via Custom Hse Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Arklow and Cork is 186.5 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a bus from Ferrybank to Cork Alfred St via Custom Hse Quay and Aston Quay in around 5h 5m.