There are 5 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Chbus 2
4h 5m€29–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 41m€23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
5h 1m€30–42Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Arklowcar 171.9 km
2h 46m€28–41Bus via Arklow Methodist Ch
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
5h 8m€31–44
Ballinasloe to Arklow by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Tourist Office via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Arklow is 224 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Tourist Office via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballinasloe to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
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 Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- 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
Ballinasloe to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Ballinasloe to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Arklow is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ballinasloe to Arklow.
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