There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Arklow Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Waterford
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Gorey Main Stbus Wi08
5h 22m€38–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 33m€32–44Drive 217.4 km
- Drive from Cork to Arklow Stationcar 217.4 km
2h 36m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Wbus 2
5h 35m€33–50
Cork to Arklow Station by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Arklow Station is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Arklow W via SETU Cork Road and Gorey Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Arklow Station. 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 Station is 221 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Arklow Station without a car is to bus via Waterford which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cork to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Cork to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Arklow Station is to bus via Waterford which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Arklow Station via SETU Cork Road, Gorey Main St, and Arklow W in around 5h 22m. 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 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Cork to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Arklow Station is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cork to Arklow Station.
There are 107+ hotels available in Arklow Station.