What is the travel distance from Cork to Arklow?

The distance between the two cities is 116 miles (187 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cork to Arklow?

The majority of buses traveling from Cork to Arklow start their journey at Cork Airport and wind up at Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cork to Arklow from $35 | Compare & Save up to 45%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cork to Arklow on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	8h	9:40pm	Arklow R772	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	6h	7:40pm	Arklow R772	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	8h 2m	9:42pm	Arklow Wexford Road	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	6h 2m	7:42pm	Arklow Wexford Road	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	7h 53m	10:33pm	Arklow Wexford Road	No tags

Get from Cork to Arklow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 58mAverage Duration

116 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Expressway

4/5441 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 441 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $56

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Where are the popular stops in Cork and Arklow?

Stops in Cork

A - Cork Airport

B - Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place

C - Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal

Stops in Arklow

A - Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cork to Arklow by bus

What is the travel distance from Cork to Arklow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cork to Arklow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Cork to Arklow was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $64 for a bus ticket from Cork to Arklow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-25.