There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Merrion Sq Westbus 100X
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Tourist Officebus 2
3h 15m€27–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 19m€18–26Drive 116.3 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Arklowcar 116.3 km
1h 26m€20–29Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Chbus 740A
3h 31m€24–31
Drogheda to Arklow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Arklow is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Bus and arriving at Tourist Office via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Drogheda and Arklow is 125 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Drogheda to Arklow, including transfers.
Drogheda to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Arklow is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Tourist Office via Merrion Sq West and Merrion Sq North in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Merrion Sq West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow Methodist Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Merrion Sq West station.
Drogheda to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Arklow is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Drogheda to Arklow.
There are 120+ hotels available in Arklow.