There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 207 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
3h 34mDrive 93.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Arklowcar 93.2 km
1h 31m€16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Stationbus Iw08
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Arklow Train Stationbus 800
3h 43mBus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
3h 58mTrain
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 207 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Arklow is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Arklow station. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Arklow Train Station via Carlow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Arklow is 155 km. The road distance is 93.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Portlaoise to Arklow, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Arklow bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Market Square station.
Portlaoise to Arklow train services, operated by Cie, depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Arklow is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Market Square to Arklow Train Station via Carlow Bus Station in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 4h 11m.
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
- Website
- martleys.com
Bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- martleys.com
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Arklow Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- locallinkckw.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- jjkavanagh.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Arklow bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
Portlaoise to Arklow train services, operated by Cie, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Arklow is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Portlaoise to Arklow.
There are 117+ hotels available in Arklow.