There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Portlaoise 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 Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 23m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 800
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Squarebus Iw08
3h 44mDrive 93.9 km
- Drive from Arklow to Portlaoisecar 93.9 km
1h 32m€17–24Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
3h 51m€21–31
Arklow to Portlaoise by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Arklow Stn and arriving at Market Square via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Portlaoise via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Arklow and Portlaoise is 165 km. The road distance is 93.9 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Arklow to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Arklow to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Arklow Stn station.
Arklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow Stn to Market Square via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 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 Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Arklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Portlaoise is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Arklow to Portlaoise.
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