There are 6 ways to get from Arklow to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
4h 51m€33–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
5h 21m€31–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
5h€37–57Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Arklow to Cork218.4 km
2h 37m€37–54Bus
- 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
6h 22m€31–55Bus via Dublin #2
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quay600
6h 33m€31–43
Arklow to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cork is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Arklow Euro Shop and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Cork via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Arklow and Cork is 318 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cork without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Arklow to Cork, including transfers.
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow Euro Shop station.
Arklow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cork is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Cork Alfred Street via Dublin Custom House Quay and Aston Quay in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Cork via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 21m.
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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
- 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
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 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
- +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
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- 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 Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Custom House Quay station.
Arklow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Cork is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Arklow to Cork.
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