There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Clontarf by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
1h 47m€17–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
1h 59m€9–14Drive 74.2 km
- Drive from Arklow to Clontarfcar 74.2 km
57 min€14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Clontarftaxi 74.2 km
57 min€110–140Bus, line 130 bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Clontarf Villagebus 130
1h 48m€19–24
Arklow to Clontarf by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Clontarf is to train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Clontarf is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Clontarf Village via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Killester via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Arklow and Clontarf is 76 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Clontarf without a car is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs €17 - €23.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Arklow to Clontarf, including transfers.
Arklow to Clontarf bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Clontarf is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs €17 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Clontarf, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Arklow to Tara Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St to Clontarf Village
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Clontarf bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Clontarf is 74 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Arklow to Clontarf.
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