The average bus between Portlaoise and Arklow takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise 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 twice daily between Portlaoise and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Arklow at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Arklow station via Carlow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Portlaoise to Arklow bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Market Square station.
Portlaoise to Arklow bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Arklow Train Station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Arklow is 81.2 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Market Square to Arklow Train Station via Carlow Bus Station in around 3h 43m.
