What is the cheapest way to get from Swords to Arklow?

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Arklow is to train which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swords to Arklow?

The fastest way to get from Swords to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Arklow?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Tourist Office via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Swords and Arklow?

No, there is no direct train from Swords to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Tara Street and arriving at Arklow via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Swords to Arklow?

The distance between Swords and Arklow is 89 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.

How do I travel from Swords to Arklow without a car?

The best way to get from Swords to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs €17 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Swords to Arklow?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Swords to Arklow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Arklow bus from?

Swords to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.

Where do I catch the Swords to Arklow train from?

Swords to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.

Train or bus from Swords to Arklow?

The best way to get from Swords to Arklow is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Swords to Arklow bus arrive?

Swords to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Tourist Office station.

Where does the Swords to Arklow train arrive?

Swords to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.

Can I drive from Swords to Arklow?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Arklow is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Swords to Arklow.

Where can I stay near Arklow?

There are 125+ hotels available in Arklow.

Swords to Arklow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 41 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Officebus 2
2h 58m
€17–23
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 2m
€12–15
Drive 84.3 km
1. Drive from Swords to Arklowcar 84.3 km
1h 5m
€15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swords to Arklowtaxi 84.3 km
1h 5m
€120–150
Line 41 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
3h 23m
€18–25

Swords to Arklow by bus

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.7 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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