There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
5h 1m€36–160Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 32m€34–49Drive 236.3 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Stationcar 236.3 km
2h 35m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklowbus 740A
5h 52m€43–180
Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station station to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Arklow via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Arklow via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Arklow Station is 242 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 5h 1m and costs €35 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 5h 1m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Arklow via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Arklow Station via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, and Arklow in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Arklow Station.
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