The average bus between Cork and Arklow takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. 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 2 hours between Cork and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Arklow at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 5h 17m. 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 Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Tourist Office station.
The distance between Cork and Arklow is 186.5 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Tourist Office via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 22m.