There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Donegal by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal30
6h 19m€41–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
- Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal964
7h 55mDrive 290.5 km
- Drive from Arklow to Donegal290.5 km
3h 25m€49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow Methodist Ch to Dublin Airport Zone 14740A
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
6h 31m€42–62
Arklow to Donegal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Donegal is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Donegal is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Donegal via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Arklow and Donegal is 316 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Donegal without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 19m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Arklow to Donegal, including transfers.
Arklow to Donegal bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Donegal bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom House Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Donegal is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Arklow to Donegal.
There are 300+ hotels available in Donegal.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Donegal via Custom House Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- 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 Dublin Busáras to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- info@feda.ie
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Arklow Methodist Ch to Dublin Airport Zone 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.