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 59m€31–48Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
5h 7m€33–46Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Arklow to Corkcar 218.4 km
2h 37m€38–54Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford Stnbus 2
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 340
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 37m€40–66
Arklow to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Cork is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 59m.
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 Arklow and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
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 59m.
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 59m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Arklow to Cork, including transfers.
Arklow to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow 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 59m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 7m.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Cork Alfred St via Custom Hse Quay and Aston Quay in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Tourist Office to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
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More Questions & Answers
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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