There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 7m€9–14Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 31m€20–30Drive 91.3 km
- Drive from Arklow to Kilkennycar 91.3 km
1h 29m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Kilkennytaxi 91.3 km
1h 29m€130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 58m€26–37
Arklow to Kilkenny by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Kilkenny is to bus and train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Arklow and Kilkenny is 111 km. The road distance is 91.3 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Arklow to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Arklow to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Kilkenny is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Kilkenny Stn via Custom Hse Quay and Burgh Quay in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
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 Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Arklow to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
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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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Kilkenny is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Arklow to Kilkenny.
There are 163+ hotels available in Kilkenny.