There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Station to Arklow Train Stationbus 800
2h 59mDrive 69.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Athy to Arklowcar 69.3 km
1h 9m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 50m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Arklowtaxi 69.3 km
1h 9m€95–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Chbus 2
3h 14m€22–32Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Athy to Merrion Square Westbus 130
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
4h 1m€16–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Arklow is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tourist Office via Merrion Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Athy and Arklow is 89 km. The road distance is 69.3 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Athy to Arklow, including transfers.
Athy to Arklow bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Arklow is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Carlow Station to Arklow Train Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
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 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Station to Arklow Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- 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
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Merrion Square West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Arklow bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Merrion Square West station.
Athy to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Arklow is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Athy to Arklow.
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