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How to get fromAthy to Arklowby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Stnbus bus 800
    3h
    €8–12

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic
    3h 50m
    €16–23

  3. Drive  69.3 km

    1. Drive from Athy to Arklowcar car 69.3 km
    1h 9m
    €13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Athy to Arklowtaxi taxi 69.3 km
    1h 9m
    €95–120

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    3h 15m
    €22–32

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Athy to Clare Streetbus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    3h 47m
    €16–24

Athy to Arklow by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket€8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.3 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 50m.

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