There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Rathfarnham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow to UCD Stillorgan Rdbus 2
- Take the bus from Ucd to Butterfield Avenuebus S6
1h 38m€17–22Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€12–16Drive 67.5 km
- Drive from Arklow to Rathfarnhamcar 67.5 km
46 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Rathfarnhamtaxi 67.5 km
46 min€100–130Bus, line 16 bus
- Take the bus from Arklow Methodist Ch to Drumcondra Stnbus 740A
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to Crannagh Roadbus 16 / ...
2h 23m€19–24
Arklow to Rathfarnham by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Rathfarnham is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Rathfarnham is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Butterfield Avenue via Ucd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Harcourt via Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Arklow and Rathfarnham is 71 km. The road distance is 67.5 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Rathfarnham without a car is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €22.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Arklow to Rathfarnham, including transfers.
Arklow to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Rathfarnham is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Rathfarnham, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Butterfield Avenue via UCD Stillorgan Rd and Ucd in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Arklow to Tara Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 UCD Stillorgan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Ucd to Butterfield Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Arklow Methodist Ch to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Drumcondra Stn to Crannagh Road
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at UCD Stillorgan Rd station.
Arklow to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Rathfarnham is 68 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Arklow to Rathfarnham.
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