There are 4 ways to get from Cobh to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
6h 15m€33–50Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Stnbus 800
8h 14m€25–37Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
6h 23m€34–52Drive 212.4 km
- Drive from Cobh to Arklowcar 212.4 km
2h 35m€37–54
Cobh to Arklow by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Arklow is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Arklow via Cork Alfred St and Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Arklow via Cork, Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Cobh and Arklow is 344 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Cobh to Arklow, including transfers.
Cobh to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cobh to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to Arklow is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Spy Hill to Arklow via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Merrion Sq North in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to Arklow via Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cobh to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cobh to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Arklow is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cobh to Arklow.
There are 114+ hotels available in Arklow.