There are 4 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
4h 47m€29–42Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin Busárasbus 23
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
5h 14m€36–50Drive 222.8 km
- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklowcar 222.8 km
2h 27m€39–57
Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Arklow is 233 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow via Dublin Busáras in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 5h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow.
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