The average bus between Arklow and Shannon takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arklow to Shannon. 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 Arklow and Shannon. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Arklow is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Shannon at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom Hse Quay and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arklow to Shannon? 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 Arklow to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy station via Custom Hse Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Arklow to Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Shannon bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
The distance between Arklow and Shannon is 183.6 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Arklow to Shannon Town Centre via Custom Hse Quay, Burgh Quay, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Harvey's Quay in around 5h 23m.