There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Officebus 2
4h 26m€27–33Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 56m€24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
4h 26m€31–45Drive 234.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Arklowcar 234.1 km
2h 33m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
4h 56m
Belfast to Arklow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Arklow is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Tourist Office via Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Belfast and Arklow is 240 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Arklow without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 26m and costs €26 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Belfast to Arklow, including transfers.
Belfast to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Arklow train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Arklow is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 26m and costs €26 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glengall Street to Tourist Office via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- 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/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 station.
Belfast to Arklow train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Arklow is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Belfast to Arklow.
There are 117+ hotels available in Arklow.







