There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Cork 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 / ...
4h 58m€37–57Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
5h 22m€31–48Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 2
- Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to The Clock Towerbus 340
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5h 37m€41–66Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Arklow to Corkcar 218.4 km
2h 37m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 2
- Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5h 37m€33–64
Arklow to Cork by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cork is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 22m.
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 Tourist Office and arriving at Cork Anderson's Quay via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 22m.
The distance between Arklow and Cork is 339 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Arklow to Cork, including transfers.
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tourist Office 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 Waterford which takes 5h 37m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tourist Office to Cork Anderson's Quay via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, The Clock Tower, and Waterford Bus Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Cork via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 22m.
- 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
- 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 Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to The Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Wexford O'Hanrahan 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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