There are 4 ways to get from Downpatrick to Arklow Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
6h 9m€23–155Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
6h 41m€27–38Drive 221.6 km
- Drive from Downpatrick to Arklow Stationcar 221.6 km
2h 33m€42–60Line 515 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Roughal Park to Stand 22bus 15 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Wbus
6h 52m€40–166
Downpatrick to Arklow Station by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Arklow Station is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Arklow via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Downpatrick to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Downpatrick and Arklow Station is 275 km. The road distance is 221.6 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Arklow Station without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €23 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Downpatrick to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Downpatrick to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Downpatrick to Arklow Station train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Arklow Station is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €23 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Church Street to Arklow via Stand 22, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Arklow Station via Stand 22, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, and Arklow in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Roughal Park to Stand 22
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Downpatrick to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Downpatrick to Arklow Station train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Arklow Station is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Downpatrick to Arklow Station.
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