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How to get fromArklow to Aberystwythby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus or plane

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Arklow to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Aberystwythcar
    6h 42m
    £64–96

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arklow to Rosslare EuroporttrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    3. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT5
    10h 32m
    £43–91

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the train from Arklow to Rosslare EuroporttrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentrain
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    10h 27m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus2
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT5
    11h 40m
    £48–112

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Arklow to Tara StreettrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    13h 21m
    £90–135

  6. Bus, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quaybus2
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    12h 20m

  7. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Arklow to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 1m
    £56–167

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

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Arklow to Aberystwyth. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard, Fishguard Harbour, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 10h 27m.

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