There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Cobh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 35m€34–53Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
7h 46m€25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 4m€33–47Drive 212 km
- Drive from Arklow to Cobhcar 212 km
2h 34m€37–54
Arklow to Cobh by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Spy Hill via Aston Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Cobh via Abbey St., Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Arklow and Cobh is 367 km. The road distance is 212 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Arklow to Cobh, including transfers.
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cobh is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Cobh via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrybank to Spy Hill via Custom Hse Quay, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Cobh is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Arklow to Cobh.
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