There are 5 ways to get from Portmarnock to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Talbot St Eastbus H2
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Officebus 2
2h 53m€17–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€10–15Drive 81.6 km
- Drive from Portmarnock to Arklowcar 81.6 km
1h 6m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portmarnock to Arklowtaxi 81.6 km
1h 6m€120–150Bus via Arklow Methodist Ch
- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey St Lowerbus H2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
3h 7m€18–25
Portmarnock to Arklow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Tourist Office via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
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 5m.
The distance between Portmarnock and Arklow is 85 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Portmarnock, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Tourist Office via Talbot St East and Dublin Busáras in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Talbot St East
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portmarnock to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Talbot St East 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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