There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 57m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Drumcondra Stnbus 740A
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
3h€25–30Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Dundalkcar 151.7 km
1h 44m€26–38Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Arklow to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 2
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
3h 25m€30–42
Arklow to Dundalk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Dundalk is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Marshes Shop Cntr via Drumcondra Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Arklow and Dundalk is 168 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Arklow to Dundalk, including transfers.
Arklow to Dundalk bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Dundalk is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrybank to Marshes Shop Cntr via Drumcondra Stn in around 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Ferrybank to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Dundalk bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Drumcondra Stn station.
Arklow to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Dundalk is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Arklow to Dundalk.
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