There are 6 ways to get from Howth to Arklow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Howth to Dublin PearseIc / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Clare St to Arklow Euro Shop2
2h 8m€12–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howth to Dublin PearseIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to ArklowIc
3h 9m€10–15Drive 83.6 km
- Drive from Howth to Arklow83.6 km
1h 9m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howth to Arklow83.6 km
1h 9m€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street East6 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office2
2h 56m€11–16Bus via Arklow Methodist Ch
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lower6 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Ch740A
3h 14m€18–25
Howth to Arklow by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Arklow is to train which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Tourist Office via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Howth and Arklow is 88 km. The road distance is 83.6 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €11 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Howth to Arklow, including transfers.
Howth to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
The best way to get from Howth to Arklow is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Howth to Arklow via Dublin Pearse in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Tourist Office via Talbot Street East and Dublin Busáras in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Howth to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Pearse to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Clare St to Arklow Euro Shop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Clare St to Arklow Euro Shop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Simon Napier Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 053 5904
Bray Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 807 5589
- Website
- braytaxi.com
Bray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 286 1111
Leo's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 088 8111
Abacus Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 1111
A Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 5888
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
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More Questions & Answers
Howth to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Talbot Street East station.
Howth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Pearse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Arklow is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Howth to Arklow.
There are 118+ hotels available in Arklow.