There are 4 ways to get from Bundoran to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Busárasbus 30
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
7h 7m€41–58Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
7h 13m€29–57Drive 274.7 km
- Drive from Bundoran to Arklowcar 274.7 km
3h 15m€48–69Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Astoria Road to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
7h 56m
Bundoran to Arklow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bundoran to Arklow is to train which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bundoran to Arklow is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bundoran to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Bundoran Centre and arriving at Tourist Office via Ballyshannon and Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bundoran to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Bundoran and Arklow is 301 km. The road distance is 274.7 km.
The best way to get from Bundoran to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Bundoran to Arklow, including transfers.
Bundoran to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballyshannon station.
Bundoran to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Bundoran to Arklow is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Bundoran, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bundoran Centre to Tourist Office via Ballyshannon and Dublin Busáras in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundoran East to Arklow via Sligo Bus Stn, Sligo, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Astoria Road to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bundoran to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Bundoran to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bundoran to Arklow is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bundoran to Arklow.
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