There are 4 ways to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 49m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
6h 14m€46–184Drive 245.5 km
- Drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklowcar 245.5 km
2h 50m€44–63Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Officebus 2
6h 18m€51–185
Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim, County Antrim station to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Arklow Methodist Ch via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Arklow via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Antrim, County Antrim and Arklow is 296 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.
The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow, including transfers.
Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €190 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Arklow via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Antrim to Arklow Methodist Ch via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station, Burgh Quay, and George's Quay in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Arklow.
There are 128+ hotels available in Arklow.