The average train between Portarlington and Arklow takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Portarlington to Arklow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Portarlington and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portarlington is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Arklow at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portarlington to Arklow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portarlington station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Portarlington to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portarlington to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Portarlington and Arklow is 80.4 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Portarlington to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 2m.