How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Arklow?

The cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Arklow start from £17. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Arklow?

The average bus journey time from Dublin to Arklow is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 35m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Dublin to Arklow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 409 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Arklow?

The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Arklow at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:24.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Arklow?

A bus journey from Dublin to Arklow produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Dublin N11	42m	13:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	23:24	Dublin N11	35m	23:59	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	12:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	13:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	14:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	14:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	15:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	38m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	35m	01:28	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	07:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	08:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	09:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	11:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	35m	01:28	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	08:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	09:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	35m	01:28	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	35m	01:28	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	08:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	09:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	35m	01:28	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	08:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	09:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Arklow on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	00:53	Dublin N11	35m	01:28	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	00:37	Dublin Stillorgan Road	54m	01:31	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	07:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	08:46	Dublin Stillorgan Road	1h 1m	09:47	Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:53 GMT.

Get from Dublin to Arklow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

409bus per day

1h 7mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Arklow?

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

Stops in Arklow

A
Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop
57 Main St, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 444 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dublin to Arklow

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Arklow?
The cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Arklow start from £17. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Arklow?
The average bus journey time from Dublin to Arklow is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 35m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Dublin to Arklow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 409 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Arklow?
The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Arklow at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:24.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Arklow?
A bus journey from Dublin to Arklow produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£16

28/11

£16

Today

£16

30/11

£16

01/12

£10

02/12

£10

03/12

£10

04/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Arklow was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Arklow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £20 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Arklow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-01.