There are 3 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
4h 41m€30–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€23–32Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Arklowcar 171.9 km
2h 46m€31–44
Ballinasloe to Arklow by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Ferrybank via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Arklow is 223 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Arklow is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Ferrybank via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballinasloe to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballinasloe to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinasloe to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Ballinasloe to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Arklow is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ballinasloe to Arklow.
There are 113+ hotels available in Arklow.