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How to get fromBelfast to Arklowby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Arklow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    4h 8m
    €36–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus bus 2
    4h 56m
    €18–24

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    4h 13m
    €35–147

  4. Drive  234.6 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Arklowcar car 234.6 km
    2h 33m
    €43–62

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain train Ic
    4h 55m
    €29–41

Belfast to Arklow by train and bus

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Ferrybank via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 55m.

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