The average train between Arklow and Athy takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Athy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Arklow and Athy. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow to Athy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Athy station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Arklow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
The distance between Arklow and Athy is 59.7 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Athy via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 45m.