There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Portarlington 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 Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
3h 9m€15–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow Train Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 800
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portarlingtonbus Iw04
4h 18m€10–15Drive 92.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Portarlingtoncar 92.7 km
1h 35m€16–23Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Newbridgebus 126 / ...
4h 33m€20–28
Arklow to Portarlington by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Portarlington is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Portarlington is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Arklow Train Station and arriving at Portarlington via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Portarlington via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Arklow and Portarlington is 150 km. The road distance is 92.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portarlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Arklow to Portarlington, including transfers.
Arklow to Portarlington bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Arklow Train Station.
Arklow to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portarlington is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Portarlington, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Portarlington via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow Train Station to Portarlington via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 18m.
- 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 Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Arklow Train Station to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.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
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Portarlington bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Arklow to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Portarlington is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Arklow to Portarlington.
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