There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Officebus 2
2h 57m€17–23Line 41 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€11–14Drive 84.3 km
- Drive from Swords to Arklowcar 84.3 km
1h 5m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Arklowtaxi 84.3 km
1h 5m€120–150Line 41 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
3h 22m€18–25
Swords to Arklow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Arklow is to line 41 bus and train which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €14 - €21.
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 57m.
The distance between Swords and Arklow is 89 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Swords to Arklow, including transfers.
Swords to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Swords to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Tourist Office station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Arklow is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Swords to Arklow.
There are 120+ hotels available in Arklow.
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 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
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