There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 2m€27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Officebus 2
5h 8m€31–48Drive 203.7 km
- Drive from Limerick to Arklowcar 203.7 km
2h 38m€35–51Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
5h 8m€33–45Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 22m€28–41
Limerick to Arklow by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Arklow is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Tourist Office via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Limerick and Arklow is 290 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Arklow without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Limerick to Arklow, including transfers.
Limerick to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Arklow is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tourist Office via Airport Zone 10 and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €18–26
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.
Limerick to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Arklow is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Limerick to Arklow.
There are 123+ hotels available in Arklow.







