There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Chbus 2
4h 53m€38–53Bus via Carlow
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Train Stationbus 800
6h 59m€28–46Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stnbus 340
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Arklowbus 2
6h 2m€42–65Drive 217.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Arklowcar 217.8 km
2h 37m€37–54Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 27m€32–44
Cork to Arklow by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Arklow is to bus via Carlow which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Arklow via SETU Cork Road and Wexford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Cork and Arklow is 338 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cork to Arklow, including transfers.
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Arklow is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Arklow via SETU Cork Road and Wexford Stn in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Wexford Stn to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Cork to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Arklow is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cork to Arklow.
There are 123+ hotels available in Arklow.