There are 5 ways to get from Coleraine to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Dublin
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Ch2
6h 22m€48–67Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to ArklowIc / ...
6h 50m€42–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Ch
7h 9m€44–62Drive 293.2 km
- Drive from Coleraine to Arklow293.2 km
3h 39m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office2
7h 27m
Coleraine to Arklow by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Arklow is to train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Arklow is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Tourist Office via Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Arklow via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Coleraine and Arklow is 349 km. The road distance is 293.2 km.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Arklow without a car is to train and bus via Dublin which takes 6h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Coleraine to Arklow, including transfers.
Coleraine to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Coleraine to Arklow train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Arklow is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Coleraine to Arklow via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Tourist Office via High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand 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 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.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
Coleraine to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Coleraine to Arklow train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Arklow is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Coleraine to Arklow.
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