There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin Pearsetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Portmarnocktrain Ic / ...
2h 18m€10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Busáras to Portmarnock Villagebus 32X / ...
2h 22m€17–23Drive 81.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Portmarnockcar 81.7 km
1h 6m€15–22Bus via Ferrybank
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus H2
2h 24m€19–24
Arklow to Portmarnock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock is to train which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Portmarnock via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Arklow and Portmarnock is 92 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Arklow to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Arklow to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Portmarnock, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Portmarnock via Dublin Pearse in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Portmarnock Village via Custom Hse Quay and Busáras in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dublin Pearse to Portmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Busáras to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Pearse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Portmarnock is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Arklow to Portmarnock.
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