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How to get fromPortlaoise to Arklow Stationby bus, train, or car

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

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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 Arklowbus bus 800
    3h 37m

  2. Drive 92.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Arklow Stationcar car 92.9 km
    1h 30m
    €16–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic / ...
    4h 21m
    €17–24

  4. 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 Arklowbus bus 2
    4h 25m
    €23–36

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  • Distance: 112.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Square to Arklow via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Arklow Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Arklow in around 4h 21m.

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