Bus from Wicklow to Arklow
5 direct routes · 10–54 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 22:10 (weekdays); night service 740 runs 22:40–00:10.
Next buses to Arklow as of 04:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wicklow, 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 | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 11:10 | 22:10 | Grand Hotel | Arklow W | — |
| 183 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~54 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 07:40 | 22:06 | Bollarney South | Arklow W | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 740, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 | Wexford Bus | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 22:40 | 00:10 | Grand Hotel | Arklow M11 | — |
| UM11 | Wexford Bus | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 19:30 | 19:30 | Grand Hotel | Arklow M11 | — |
| BR01 | BIFE Bus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Bollarney South | Arklow W | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wicklow 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 or 740 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wicklow to Arklow?
5 routes run directly from Wicklow to Arklow: the 740A (Wexford Bus), the 183 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the 740 (Wexford Bus), the UM11 (Wexford Bus), the BR01 (BIFE Bus). The most frequent is the 740A, 7 times each weekday — board at Grand Hotel and get off at Arklow W, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wicklow to Arklow?
Between 10 minutes on the UM11 and 54 on the 183, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wicklow to Arklow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 22:10 — and night service 740 runs 22:40–00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wicklow to Arklow?
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.