The average bus between Cobh and Arklow takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cobh 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Cobh and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Arklow at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Saint Patrick's Quay and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cobh 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Arklow station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Cobh to Arklow bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.
Cobh to Arklow bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, arrive at Tourist Office station.
The distance between Cobh and Arklow is 179.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Spy Hill to Tourist Office via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred Street, Bachelors Walk, and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 50m.