There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Arklowbus 800
3h 9m€10–14Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 36m€21–29Drive 91.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Arklowcar 91.3 km
1h 29m€16–23Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
3h 58m€26–36Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus 500
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Train Stationbus 800
5h€12–17
Kilkenny to Arklow by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Arklow is to train and bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Tourist Office via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Arklow is 111 km. The road distance is 91.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Kilkenny to Arklow, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Arklow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Arklow is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Tourist Office via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
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 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://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/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Arklow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Kilkenny to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Arklow is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kilkenny to Arklow.
There are 123+ hotels available in Arklow.