There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Portmarnock by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Clare Streetbus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Portmarnocktrain Ic / ...
1h 49m€16–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 10m€10–15Drive 81.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Portmarnockcar 81.7 km
1h 6m€15–21Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Airport Zone 14bus 740A
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Villagebus 102
3h 2m€19–25
Arklow to Portmarnock by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Portmarnock via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Arklow and Portmarnock is 81 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 49m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Arklow to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Arklow to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Portmarnock is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs €19 - €25 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Portmarnock, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrybank to Portmarnock Village via Airport Zone 14 and Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Pearse to Portmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Arklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ferrybank to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Airport Zone 14 station.
Arklow to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Portmarnock is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Arklow to Portmarnock.
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