There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Drumcondra Stnbus 740A
- Take the train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 25m€30–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 42m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
5h 18m€36–56Drive 222.4 km
- Drive from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 222.4 km
2h 26m€39–57
Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Arklow and Carrick-on-Shannon is 232 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ferrybank to Carrick-on-Shannon via Custom Hse Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- 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
Bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Arklow to Carrick-on-Shannon.
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