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How to get fromAberystwyth to Arklowby bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Arklow by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbusT1c
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to ArklowtrainIc
    10h 28m

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to ArklowtrainIc
    10h 49m
    €52–124

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Arklow Euro Shopbus2
    11h 25m
    €57–148

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Tara Street to ArklowtrainIc
    13h 12m
    €101–193

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklowcar
    6h 30m
    €81–109

  6. Bus, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus2
    13h 49m

  7. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shopbus
    8h 56m
    €69–204

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Arklow. However, you can take the bus to Carmarthen station, walk to Carmarthen, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Arklow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Arklow Euro Shop via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Fishguard Harbour station, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Wexford O'Hanrahan Station in around 11h 25m.

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