There are 5 ways to get from Ratoath to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Placebus 103
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
3h 15m€27–37Drive 95.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ratoath to Arklowcar 95.1 km
1h 14m€17–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Placebus 103
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
3h 43m€21–28Bus via Ferrybank
- Take the bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Placebus 103
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
3h 24m€28–39Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
3h 49m€30–44
Ratoath to Arklow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ratoath to Arklow is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ratoath to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratoath to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ratoath East and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratoath to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Navan Road Parkway and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Ratoath and Arklow is 100 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.
The best way to get from Ratoath to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ratoath to Arklow, including transfers.
Ratoath to Arklow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ratoath East station.
Ratoath to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Ratoath to Arklow is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Ratoath, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ratoath East to Arklow via Beresford Place and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 15m. 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 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 8355027
- info@ashbourneconnect.ie
- Website
- Ashbourne Connect
Bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Ashbourne Connect
Bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Ashbourne Connect
Bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Ashbourne Connect
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ratoath to Arklow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Beresford Place station.
Ratoath to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratoath to Arklow is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ratoath to Arklow.
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