Bus Portlaoise to Arklow Station from €30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Arklow Station takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Arklow Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 154 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklowbus 740

3h 45m

€25–36

Portlaoise to Arklow Station bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Arklow Station. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Arklow Station at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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