There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Arklow Station by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
3h 56m€27–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
4h 30m€29–40Drive 158.1 km
- Drive from Athlone to Arklow Stationcar 158.1 km
2h 27m€28–40
Athlone to Arklow Station by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Arklow Station is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Arklow via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Athlone and Arklow Station is 202 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Arklow Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Athlone to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Athlone to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Arklow Station is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arcadia to Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Arklow Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Arklow in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Arklow Station is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Athlone to Arklow Station.
There are 115+ hotels available in Arklow Station.