There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Belfast by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
4h 9m£18–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay2
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
4h 22m£30–42Drive 145.8 mi
- Drive from Arklow to Belfast145.8 mi
2h 33m£37–53Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airport2
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre705x
4h 18m£26–36Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
4h 42m£24–35
Arklow to Belfast by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Belfast is to train which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 42m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Grand Central Station Durham Street via Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Great Victoria Street via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Arklow and Belfast is 150 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arklow to Belfast without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £17 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 9m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Grand Central Station Durham Street via Custom House in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Great Victoria Street via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.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
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Custom House Quay 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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