There are 5 ways to get from Portmarnock to Arklow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portmarnock to Dublin Pearsetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus 2
2h 32m€16–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 6m€10–15Drive 81.6 km
- Drive from Portmarnock to Arklowcar 81.6 km
1h 6m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portmarnock to Arklowtaxi 81.6 km
1h 6m€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey Street Lowerbus H2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
3h 14m€18–25
Portmarnock to Arklow by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Arklow Methodist Ch via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmarnock to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Portmarnock and Arklow is 82 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Portmarnock to Arklow, including transfers.
Portmarnock to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Portmarnock Village station.
Portmarnock to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Portmarnock, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Arklow Methodist Ch via Abbey Street Lower and George's Quay in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portmarnock to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
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
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
- Wexford Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portmarnock to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey Street Lower station.
Portmarnock to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmarnock to Arklow is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Portmarnock to Arklow.
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