Athlone to Arklow Buses

Athlone to Arklow buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Arklow takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Arklow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration: 195 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2

4h 11m

€29–42

Athlone to Arklow bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Athlone and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Arklow at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:28 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:28 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:28 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Arklow? 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.

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Athlone to Arklow bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:28 AM

6:30 AM → 11:28 AM

9:00 AM → 1:28 PM

11:30 AM → 3:28 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM

11:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM

11:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM

11:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM

11:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:43 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM

11:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:28 AM

6:30 AM → 11:43 AM

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM

11:30 AM → 3:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

Bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walk

Bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybank

Bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybank

Bus trips from Athlone

Bus trips to Arklow

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