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 21785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office2
4h 26m€25–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Arklow Euro Shop2
4h 27m€34–47Drive 234.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Arklow234.1 km
2h 32m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop2
4h 39mTrain
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to ArklowIc / ...
4h 56m€28–39
Belfast to Arklow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Arklow is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 32m 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 Grand Central and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Belfast and Arklow is 239 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 €25 - €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 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Arklow is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 26m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 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 Grand Central to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.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 Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Arklow is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Belfast to Arklow.
There are 117+ hotels available in Arklow.