There are 6 ways to get from Arklow to Cobh by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
5h 49m€35–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
6h 6m€28–39Drive 212 km
- Drive from Arklow to Cobh212 km
2h 33m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
6h 10m€34–53Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station2
- Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to SETU Cork Road340
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Bus Station40
6h 51m€36–66Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station2
- Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
7h 20m€31–55
Arklow to Cobh by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Spy Hill via Aston Quay and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Cobh via Abbey Street, Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Arklow and Cobh is 357 km. The road distance is 212 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cobh without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Arklow to Cobh, including transfers.
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Spy Hill via Custom House Quay, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Cobh via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 10m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
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
- 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/
Bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Custom House Quay station.
Arklow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Cobh is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Arklow to Cobh.
There are 308+ hotels available in Cobh.