The average bus between Kildare and Arklow takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kildare 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 Kildare and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Arklow at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 42m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kildare 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 Kildare to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Arklow station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Kildare to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Kildare and Arklow is 64.5 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 3h 16m.