There are 5 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 Pearsetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
2h 34m€17–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howth to Braytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bray to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 7m€10–15Drive 83.6 km
- Drive from Howth to Arklowcar 83.6 km
1h 9m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howth to Arklowtaxi 83.6 km
1h 9m€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lowerbus 6 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
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 €10 - €15 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Arklow Methodist Ch via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Arklow via Bray. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Howth and Arklow is 84 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 34m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 34m 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 7m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Howth to Arklow via Bray in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Arklow Methodist Ch via Abbey Street Lower and George's Quay in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Howth to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Howth to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Bray to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
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 Abbey Street Lower station.
Howth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Bray station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Arklow is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Howth to Arklow.
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