183 Local Link Bus: Times for Wicklow Town and Rathnew
The 183 is a TFI Local Link bus run by Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow. It runs between Arklow and Glendalough via Rathdrum, Wicklow Town, Rathnew and Roundwood, and it's the handiest local bus for getting to Wicklow Town, Rathnew or Arklow without the car. Per the timetable, it runs Monday to Sunday and on public holidays.
The times below are the stops in Wicklow Town and Rathnew only. The full timetable, with every stop including Arklow, Rathdrum, Roundwood and Laragh, is in the official TFI timetable (PDF).
Towards Rathnew, Roundwood and Glendalough (from Arklow)
| Stop | Departure times |
|---|---|
| The Village, Mill Enterprise Park (opp. Greenwood Joinery) | 07:39, 09:24, 11:54, 13:39, 16:19, 18:59, 21:01, 21:29 |
| Friars Hill, Saunders Lane | 07:40, 09:25, 11:55, 13:40, 16:20, 19:00, 21:02, 21:30 |
| The Oaks | 07:41, 09:26, 11:56, 13:41, 16:21, 19:01, 21:03, 21:31 |
| Coláiste Chill Mhantáin | 07:42, 09:27, 11:57, 13:42, 16:22, 19:02, 21:04, 21:32 |
| Ballynerrin, Marlton Road (opp. Hawkstown Park) | 07:46, 09:31, 12:01, 13:46, 16:26, 19:06, 21:08, 21:36 |
| Rosehill, Ballyguile Road (outside Sessile Oaks) | 07:47, 09:32, 12:02, 13:47, 16:27, 19:07, 21:09, 21:37 |
| Convent Road | 07:48, 09:33, 12:03, 13:48, 16:28, 19:08, 21:10, 21:38 |
| Bank of Ireland | 07:50, 09:35, 12:05, 13:50, 16:30, 19:10, 21:12, 21:40 |
| Bollarney South (opp. Tesco) | 07:53, 09:38, 12:08, 13:53, 16:33, 19:13, 21:15, 21:43 |
| Wicklow Retail Park (opp. Lidl) | 07:54, 09:39, 12:09, 13:54, 16:34, 19:14, 21:16, 21:44 |
| Wicklow Primary Health Centre | 07:59, 09:44, 12:14, 13:59, 16:39, 19:19, 21:21, 21:49 |
| Knockrobin (adjacent junction) | 08:00, 09:45, 12:15, 14:00, 16:40, 19:20, 21:22, 21:50 |
| Rathnew (bus pole) | 08:01, 09:46, 12:16, 14:01, 16:41, 19:21, 21:23, 21:51 |
| Rathnew North (bus pole) | 08:02, 09:47, 12:17, 14:02, 16:42, 19:22, 21:24, 21:52 |
For reference, most of these buses start at Arklow Train Station, at 07:00, 08:45, 11:15, 13:00, 15:40, 18:20 and 20:50. The 21:01 bus starts in Wicklow Town (The Village).
Towards Wicklow Town and Arklow (from Glendalough)
| Stop | Departure times |
|---|---|
| Rathnew North (bus pole outside Aldi) | 07:34, 09:19, 11:49, 13:34, 16:14, 18:54, 20:44, 22:00 |
| Rathnew (bus shelter) | 07:35, 09:20, 11:50, 13:35, 16:15, 18:55, 20:45, 22:01 |
| Knockrobin (adjacent junction) | 07:37, 09:22, 11:52, 13:37, 16:17, 18:57, 20:47, 22:03 |
| Wicklow Primary Health Centre | 07:38, 09:23, 11:53, 13:38, 16:18, 18:58, 20:48, 22:04 |
| Fitzwilliam Square | 07:42, 09:27, 11:57, 13:42, 16:22, 19:02, 20:52, 22:08 |
| Convent Road | 07:45, 09:30, 12:00, 13:45, 16:25, 19:05, 20:55, 22:11 |
| Ballynerrin Road | 07:47, 09:32, 12:02, 13:47, 16:27, 19:07, 20:57, 22:13 |
A few practical tips
- Check the stop name before you go. The stops are named a little differently in each direction, so pick the one you actually want from the PDF.
- Fares: TFI Local Link fares include single, return, weekly, young adult and child tickets. Free Travel Pass holders and children under 5 travel free. Current prices are on the TFI Local Link site.
- Check where the later buses end. Not every bus runs the full length of the route. Look at the PDF before relying on a late-evening bus to get you to Arklow or Glendalough.
- Timetables change. The times above were correct as of November 2025. Check the TFI website or journey planner for the latest version before you plan around a particular bus.
- Heading to Dublin? See Commuting to Dublin for the 133 bus and the train.
Compiled from publicly available TFI Local Link information (timetable printed November 2025) — not an endorsement of any particular service. If you spot outdated details here, let a committee member know so we can update this page.