There are 4 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 via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
5h 6m€33–45Drive 203.7 km
- Drive from Limerick to Arklowcar 203.7 km
2h 38m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
5h 6m€31–48
Limerick to Arklow by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Arklow via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
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 Dublin Coach, 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 via Dublin, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 6m.
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 Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk 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 114+ hotels available in Arklow.