The average bus between Arklow and Galway takes 4h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arklow to Galway. 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 Galway. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Galway at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Clare Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow to Galway? 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 Galway. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Galway station via Clare Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Arklow to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Coach Station.
The distance between Arklow and Galway is 200.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a bus from Arklow to Galway Coach Station via Clare Street, National Gallery, Aston Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 10m.