There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Belfast by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay2
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3h 56m£30–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 192
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre705x
4h 12m£21–30Drive 145.8 mi
- Drive from Arklow to Belfast145.8 mi
2h 33m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
4h 14m£24–35Bus via Arklow Methodist Ch
- Take the bus from Arklow Methodist Ch to Dublin Airport Zone 14740A
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1 / ...
4h 19m
Arklow to Belfast by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Belfast is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Arklow and Belfast is 157 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arklow to Belfast without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Arklow to Belfast, including transfers.
Arklow to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Belfast is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–20
Train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Arklow to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Arklow Methodist Ch to Dublin Airport Zone 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Arklow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Belfast is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Arklow to Belfast.
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