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How to get fromCobh to Arklowby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cobh to Arklow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Arklow Euro Shopbus2
    6h 10m
    €40–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus704x
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus2
    6h 22m
    €27–43

  3. Drive 212.4 km

    1. Drive from Cobh to Arklowcar212.4 km
    2h 35m
    €36–52

  4. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus340
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Arklow Euro Shopbus2
    6h 30m
    €35–65

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to ArklowtrainIc
    6h 46m
    €34–52

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus40
    2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Arklow Euro Shopbus2
    7h 22m
    €31–51

Cobh to Arklow by bus and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Spy Hill to Tourist Office via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred Street, Bachelors Walk, and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to Arklow via Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 6h 46m.

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