The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, will introduce major service enhancements for passengers travelling between Kildare and Wicklow from Thursday, 4 December.
Bus Route 183 Arklow to Glendalough serving Avoca, Rathnew and Laragh
Route 183 will now operate between Arklow and Glendalough, serving Avoca, Rathdrum, Rathnew, Wicklow, Roundwood, and Laragh.
The service will almost double in frequency, with seven to eight departures each day from Monday to Sunday, providing more travel options throughout the day.
Routing within Wicklow has been redesigned to operate as a town service. Passengers will also benefit from improved connections to regional public transport, including a morning peak link into Arklow.
New bus route 895 Glendalough to Sallins serving Blessington
To maintain connectivity beyond Glendalough, a new Route 895 will run between Glendalough and Sallins via Blessington, offering four return trips daily.
Timed connections between Routes 183 and 895
Timed connections between Routes 183 and 895 at Glendalough will ensure seamless onward travel for passengers continuing their journey.
The enhanced services will support commuters, visitors, and local communities, making sustainable travel more accessible and reliable than ever.
Significant growth in passenger demand
Passenger demand for Route 183 has grown significantly with almost 55,000 journeys recorded so far this year, marking a four-fold increase since the previous enhancement in 2022. This growth highlights the success of investment in rural connectivity and the strong demand for improved public transport.
More frequency, a great benefit to the people of county Wicklow
Speaking on the enhancements, Manager for TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow Barry Doyle said:
“TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow are delighted with the enhancement to the very successful 183 service with the addition of an extra bus on the Arklow to Glendalough- Glendalough to Arklow 183 route and the new connecting Ireland service 895 from Sallins to Glendalough.
“These new additions to the service will be of great benefit to the people of county Wicklow, with more frequency on the route and as part of the connecting Ireland plan bring more transport options for those who live in rural areas.”
Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan
These enhancements form part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the NTA as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network.
For full details on Routes 183 and 895, visit: