There are 3 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
4h 59m€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€40–57
Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
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 4h 59m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Arklow is 240 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 which takes 4h 59m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 train which takes 4h 59m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Arklow via Dublin Busáras in around 5h 14m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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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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