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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurles and Arklow takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Thurles 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.

6h 36m
Duration
218 km
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

best
  1. Take the bus from Thurles to Dublin Heustonbus bus 264 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus bus 2
4h 29m

Thurles to Arklow bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Thurles and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 12:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Arklow at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Dublin BusExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Dublin BusExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Dublin BusExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Dublin BusExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 218.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Thurles to Ferrybank via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station, and Merrion Sq North in around 4h 29m.

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