There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Cork 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 / ...
4h 57m€31–48Bus, 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
6h 47m€25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
5h 5m€33–47Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Arklow to Corkcar 218.4 km
2h 37m€39–55
Arklow to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cork is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Arklow and Cork is 349 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Arklow to Cork, including transfers.
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Cork is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Cork via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrybank to Cork Alfred St via Custom Hse Quay and Aston Quay in around 5h 5m.
- 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 Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Cork is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Arklow to Cork.
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