There are 5 ways to get from The Custom House to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Dublin Busáras
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus 2
1h 21m€14–20Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
1h 43m€8–11Drive 69.8 km
- Drive from The Custom House to Arklowcar 69.8 km
52 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Custom House to Arklowtaxi 69.8 km
52 min€100–130Bus
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
1h 22m€15–22
The Custom House to Arklow by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from The Custom House to Arklow is to train which costs €8 - €11 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from The Custom House to Arklow is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Ferrybank. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tara Street and arriving at Arklow. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between The Custom House and Arklow is 70 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.
The best way to get from The Custom House to Arklow without a car is to bus via Dublin Busáras which takes 1h 21m and costs €14 - €20.
The bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybank takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
The Custom House to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
The Custom House to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from The Custom House to Arklow is to bus via Dublin Busáras which takes 1h 21m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €11 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between The Custom House, IE-D, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybank hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 18m. 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 39m.
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
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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Booking & Getting There
The Custom House to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ferrybank station.
The Custom House to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Custom House to Arklow is 70 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from The Custom House to Arklow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Arklow.