The average train between Maynooth and Arklow takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Maynooth to Arklow. 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 5 times a day between Maynooth and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Arklow at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Maynooth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Maynooth and Arklow is 71.3 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Maynooth to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 27m.