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How to get fromCork to Arklowby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Arklow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    4h 55m
    €38–53

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic / ...
    5h 31m
    €32–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus bus 2
    5h 23m
    €39–53

  4. Drive  217.8 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Arklowcar car 217.8 km
    2h 37m
    €38–54

  5. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus Uc05
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Gorey Main Stbus bus Wi08
    5h 41m

Cork to Arklow by train, tram, and bus

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Arklow via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Merrion Sq North in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 31m.

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