The average bus between Galway and Arklow takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galway 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 hourly between Galway and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Arklow at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate Street and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galway 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 Galway to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Arklow station via Parkgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Galway to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.
Galway to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Tourist Office station.
The distance between Galway and Arklow is 200.7 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Tourist Office via Parkgate Street, Heuston Station, and Merrion Square North in around 4h 46m.