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 Station800
2h 57mBus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Athy to Merrion Square West130
- Take the bus from Dublin Clare St to Arklow Euro Shop2
3h 34m€11–22Train
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin HeustonRe
- Take the train from Tara Street to ArklowIc
3h 50m€16–23Drive 69.3 km
- Drive from Athy to Arklow69.3 km
1h 8m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Arklow69.3 km
1h 8m€95–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin HeustonRe
- Take the bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Arklow Euro Shop2
3h 14m€22–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Arklow is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Arklow Euro Shop via Dublin Clare St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
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 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m 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 57m 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.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Custom House Quay to Arklow Euro Shop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Dublin Clare St to Arklow Euro Shop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Clare St to Arklow Euro Shop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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 8m to drive from Athy to Arklow.
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