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 Bus Station 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 8mTrain
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€32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station 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€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Union Street to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
6h 49mBus via Belfast International Airport
- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
8h 34m€37–54
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 station to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Magherafelt Bus Station and arriving at Tourist Office via Union Street and Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
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 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Magherafelt to Arklow, including transfers.
Magherafelt to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Union Street station.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Arklow is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 33m.
Magherafelt to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
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 Bus Station to Tourist Office via Union Street and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Arklow via Antrim Buscentre, 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 Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Union Street to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.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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