There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Glendalough by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Arklow to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
- Take the taxi from Rathdrum to Glendaloughtaxi
28 min€26–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow W to Glendaloughbus 183
1h 35m€5–7Drive 31.6 km
- Drive from Arklow to Glendaloughcar 31.6 km
31 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Glendaloughtaxi 31.6 km
31 min€45–60
Arklow to Glendalough by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Glendalough is to bus which costs €5 - €7 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Glendalough is to train and taxi which takes 28 min and costs €26 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arklow W and arriving at Glendalough. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Arklow and Glendalough is 33 km. The road distance is 31.6 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Glendalough without a car is to train and taxi which takes 28 min and costs €26 - €35.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Arklow to Glendalough, including transfers.
Arklow to Glendalough bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Arklow W station.
Arklow to Glendalough bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Glendalough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Glendalough is 32 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Arklow to Glendalough.
There are 142+ hotels available in Glendalough.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Glendalough, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Arklow W to Glendalough every 4 hours. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Bus from Arklow W to Glendalough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €23–60
N11 Cabs
- Phone
- +353 404 29000
- Website
- mickdunbar.com
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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