The average train between Arklow and Malahide takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Malahide. 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 3 times a day between Arklow and Malahide. 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 Malahide at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 28m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Malahide station via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Arklow to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Arklow and Malahide is 72.6 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Malahide via Dublin Pearse in around 2h 31m.