There are 6 ways to get from Magherafelt to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Magherafelt Depot to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
6h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
7h 33m€31–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Magherafelt Depot to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
6h 37mDrive 248.4 km
- Drive from Magherafelt to Arklowcar 248.4 km
3h 4m€44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Magherafelt Depot to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Officebus 2
6h 19mBus via Antrim Depot
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
7h 45m€44–184
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Magherafelt to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Magherafelt Depot and arriving at Tourist Office via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Magherafelt and Arklow is 311 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow without a car is to bus and train via Dublin which takes 6h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Magherafelt to Arklow, including transfers.
Magherafelt to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Magherafelt Depot station.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 33m.
Magherafelt to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Magherafelt to Arklow is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Magherafelt to Arklow.
What companies run services between Magherafelt, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Magherafelt Depot to Tourist Office via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magherafelt Depot to Arklow via Antrim Depot, Antrim, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Magherafelt Depot to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- 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
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
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