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How to get fromPortlaoise to Arklowby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus Iw08
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Stnbus bus 800
    3h 43m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic
    4h 10m
    €17–24

  3. Drive  93.2 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Arklowcar car 93.2 km
    1h 31m
    €17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Arklowtaxi taxi 93.2 km
    1h 31m
    €130–160

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    4h 18m
    €23–36

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  • Distance: 112.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Arklow Stn via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 10m.

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