There are 5 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 Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
5h 49m€40–63Bus, train via Kilkenny
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow Train Station to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
7h 47m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Clare Streetbus 2
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
5h 51m€36–53Drive 212 km
- Drive from Arklow to Cobhcar 212 km
2h 34m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
6h 14m€34–53
Arklow to Cobh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to bus and train via Kilkenny which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 34m 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 National Gallery, Crampton Quay and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
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 14m.
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 €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Arklow to Cobh, including transfers.
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (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 5h 51m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Spy Hill via Clare Street, National Gallery, Aston Quay, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Cobh via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Arklow to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Arklow Train Station to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clare Street 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 34m to drive from Arklow to Cobh.
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