There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Carlingford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 23m€55–79Bus via Newry Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 2
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
4h 48m€30–41Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Drumcondra Stnbus
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to Dundalk ITbus 900 / ...
- Take the bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingfordbus
4h 45mDrive 177.1 km
- Drive from Arklow to Carlingfordcar 177.1 km
2h 1m€31–45
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Carlingford is to bus via Newry Bus Station which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Carlingford is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Carlingford via Drumcondra Stn and Ó Fiaich College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Arklow and Carlingford is 193 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Arklow to Carlingford, including transfers.
Arklow to Carlingford bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Carlingford is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Carlingford via Dublin Connolly and Dundalk in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrybank to Carlingford via Drumcondra Stn, Dundalk IT, and Ó Fiaich College in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Ferrybank to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Arklow to Carlingford bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Drumcondra Stn station.
Arklow to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Carlingford is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Arklow to Carlingford.
There are 298+ hotels available in Carlingford.