Bus from Arklow to Wicklow
4 direct routes · 15–59 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 20:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wicklow as of 08:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Arklow, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740A | Wexford Bus | ~30 min | 9 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:15 | 18:00 | Arklow W | Rathnew | — |
| 183 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~59 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 07:02 | 20:52 | Arklow W | Rathnew | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · UM11, BR01
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM11 | Wexford Bus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Arklow M11 | Rathnew | — |
| BR01 | BIFE Bus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Arklow W | Rathnew | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Arklow on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 183 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Arklow to Wicklow?
4 routes run directly from Arklow to Wicklow: the 740A (Wexford Bus), the 183 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the UM11 (Wexford Bus), the BR01 (BIFE Bus). The most frequent is the 740A, 9 times each weekday — board at Arklow W and get off at Rathnew, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Arklow to Wicklow?
Between 15 minutes on the BR01 and 59 on the 183, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Arklow to Wicklow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 20:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Arklow to Wicklow?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.