What is the distance between Waterford and Arklow?

The distance separating Waterford and Arklow is 55 miles (89 km).

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

If you're headed to Arklow from Waterford, chances are that your bus will leave from Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel and arrive at Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Waterford to Arklow on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	3h 59m	11:59pm	Arklow Ferrybank	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	3h 59m	11:59pm	Arklow Ferrybank	Fastest
Bus	6:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	5h 16m	11:59pm	Arklow Ferrybank	No tags
Bus	6:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	5h 16m	11:59pm	Arklow Ferrybank	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	4h 4m	12:04am	Arklow Wexford Road	No tags

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Get from Waterford to Arklow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

3h 21mAverage Duration

57 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Arklow?

Stops in Waterford

A
Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel
7 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
B
Waterford Bus Stop
36 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
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Stops in Arklow

A
Arklow - Main Street Bus Stop
57 Main St, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 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 $35

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Waterford to Arklow by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Waterford to Arklow was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $49 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Arklow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-26.