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How to get from Arklow to Galway by bus?

From Arklow to Galway by bus

To get from Arklow to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39 bus and finally take the 761 bus from Crampton Quay station to Galway Coach Stn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 3939
Bus - 761761
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National Gallery
    ID 7586
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Ongar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 328
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Galway Coach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arklow to Galway by bus via 2, 39A and 761

To get from Arklow to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39A bus and finally take the 761 bus from Crampton Quay station to Galway Coach Stn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 39A39A
Bus - 761761
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National Gallery
    ID 7586
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Ongar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 328
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Galway Coach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arklow to Galway

The distance between Arklow, Ireland and Galway, Ireland is approximately 278.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arklow to Galway by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arklow

Arklow is located at Arklow, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Arklow Train Station.

Train stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow

Bus stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow Train Station
  • Tourist Office
  • Arklow Lidl

Public transit stations close to Galway, Ireland

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Galway Coach Stn.

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Galway Coach Stn
  • Galway Bus Station
  • Queen Street

Alternative route from Arklow to Galway by bus via 2, 39A and 761

To get from Arklow to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39A bus and finally take the 761 bus from Crampton Quay station to Galway Coach Stn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 39A39A
Bus - 761761
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National Gallery
    ID 7586
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Ongar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 328
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Galway Coach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arklow to Galway?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 39, Bus line 761.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arklow to Galway?

    The alternative route takes 259 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 39A, Bus line 761.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arklow and Galway in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arklow to Galway in Ireland?

    The 2 bus line goes from Arklow station near Arklow to Dublin Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Airport station near Galway in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Arklow to Galway in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Arklow and Galway in Ireland by bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arklow to get to Galway in Ireland?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Arklow stop near Arklow in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arklow and Galway in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Airport stop, which is closest to Galway in Ireland.

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