There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Port to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
2h 23m€18–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
2h 53m€10–13Drive 71.3 km
- Drive from Dublin Port to Arklowcar 71.3 km
55 min€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin Port to Arklowtaxi 71.3 km
55 min€100–130Bus via Ferrybank
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
2h 29m€19–26
Dublin Port to Arklow by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Arklow is to train which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Arklow is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Arklow. However, there are services departing from East Wall Rd and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Arklow. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Arklow via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Arklow is 73 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs €18 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Dublin Port to Arklow, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin Port to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Arklow is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Port to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Arklow station.
Dublin Port to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Arklow is 71 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Dublin Port to Arklow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Arklow.