There are 6 ways to get from Arklow to Athy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Carlow Station800
2h 52mDrive 69.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Arklow to Athy69.3 km
1h 8m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
3h 41m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Athy69.3 km
1h 8m€95–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
3h 20m€17–25Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Athy130
4h 4m€17–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Athy is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Arklow Euro Shop and arriving at Athy via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Athy via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Arklow and Athy is 88 km. The road distance is 69.3 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Athy without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Arklow to Athy, including transfers.
Arklow to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow Euro Shop station.
Arklow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Athy is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Arklow to Carlow Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Athy via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 41m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Arklow to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Custom House Quay station.
Arklow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Athy is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Arklow to Athy.
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