The average bus between Swords and Arklow takes 2h 13m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Swords 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 Swords and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swords is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Arklow at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Swords 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 Swords to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Swords station and arriving at Arklow station via Ferrybank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Swords to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Swords to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Ferrybank station.
The distance between Swords and Arklow is 73.7 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybank hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Wexford Bus also services this route every 4 hours.