The average bus between Cork and Arklow takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork 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 4 hours between Cork and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Arklow at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer at SETU Cork Road and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork 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 Cork to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Arklow station via SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Anderson's Quay station.
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Cork and Arklow is 186.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Arklow via SETU Cork Road and Wexford O'Hanrahan Station in around 5h 57m.