There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Pearsetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
2h 54m€18–26Train
cheapest- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€12–18Drive 100.7 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Arklowcar 100.7 km
1h 14m€17–25Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus 101
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
3h 41m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Old Market Green to Abbey Street Lowerbus 33
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
4h 20m€18–25
Balbriggan to Arklow by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Arklow is to train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Tourist Office via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Arklow is 105 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs €18 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Balbriggan to Arklow, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Arklow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Arklow is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Tourist Office via Dublin Busáras in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Old Market Green to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
Balbriggan to Arklow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Balbriggan to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Arklow is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Balbriggan to Arklow.
There are 118+ hotels available in Arklow.