There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Chbus 2
3h 59m€27–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 36m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Streetbus 763
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
4h 30m€31–43Drive 158.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Arklowcar 158.4 km
2h 27m€27–39Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
4h 17m€28–40
Athlone to Arklow by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Arklow is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Tourist Office via Heuston Station and Merrion Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Athlone and Arklow is 201 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Athlone to Arklow, including transfers.
Athlone to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Arklow is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arcadia to Tourist Office via Parkgate Street, Heuston Station, and Merrion Square North in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate Street station.
Athlone to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Arklow is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Athlone to Arklow.
There are 117+ hotels available in Arklow.