There are 4 ways to get from Cork 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 Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
5h 21m€33–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 33m€32–44Drive 217.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Arklowcar 217.8 km
2h 37m€38–55Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stnbus 340
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Arklowbus 2
6h 30m€41–66
Cork to Arklow by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Arklow is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Cork and Arklow is 322 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cork to Arklow, including transfers.
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Arklow is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
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 Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Arklow is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cork to Arklow.
There are 114+ hotels available in Arklow.