There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 26m€32–46Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
5h 12m€27–38Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 44m€28–41Drive 203.9 km
- Drive from Arklow to Limerickcar 203.9 km
2h 38m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Airport Zone 14bus 740A
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
4h 48m€32–49
Arklow to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Limerick is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Limerick via Abbey St., Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Arklow and Limerick is 268 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Limerick without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Arklow to Limerick, including transfers.
Arklow to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Limerick is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 26m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Tipperary, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Custom Hse Quay and Burgh Quay in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Limerick via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 44m.
- 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 Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
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 Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Limerick is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Arklow to Limerick.
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