There are 6 ways to get from Arklow to Kildare by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 24m€20–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 47m€14–21Drive 81.5 km
- Drive from Arklow to Kildarecar 81.5 km
1h 18m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Kildaretaxi 81.5 km
1h 18m€110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
2h 33m€23–33Bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kildarebus 126 / ...
4h 9m€17–23
Arklow to Kildare by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Kildare is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Kildare is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Kildare Village via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Kildare via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Arklow and Kildare is 122 km. The road distance is 81.5 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Kildare without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Arklow to Kildare, including transfers.
Arklow to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Kildare is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Kildare via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Kildare Village via Custom House Quay and Burgh Quay in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
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/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom House Quay station.
Arklow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Kildare is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Arklow to Kildare.
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