What is the cheapest way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow?

The cheapest way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow?

The fastest way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Magherafelt and Arklow?

No, there is no direct bus from Magherafelt to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Magherafelt Buscentre and arriving at Tourist Office via Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Magherafelt to Arklow?

The distance between Magherafelt and Arklow is 308 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.

How do I travel from Magherafelt to Arklow without a car?

The best way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Magherafelt to Arklow?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Magherafelt to Arklow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magherafelt to Arklow bus from?

Magherafelt to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.

Train or bus from Magherafelt to Arklow?

The best way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Magherafelt to Arklow bus arrive?

Magherafelt to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Magherafelt to Arklow?

Yes, the driving distance between Magherafelt to Arklow is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Magherafelt to Arklow.

Where can I stay near Arklow?

There are 115+ hotels available in Arklow.

Magherafelt to Arklow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Magherafelt to Arklow by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to Grand Central Bus Stand 7210
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Methodist Ch2
6h 10m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to ArklowIc / ...
7h 34m
€31–46
Drive 247.4 km
1. Drive from Magherafelt to Arklow247.4 km
3h 5m
€43–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2X4
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office2
6h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Magherafelt to Arklow.

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Distance: 308 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Magherafelt, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to Arklow via Antrim Depot, Antrim, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to Tourist Office via Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 49m.

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