There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
2h 9m€29–39Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 6m€11–15Drive 73 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklowcar 73 km
58 min€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklowtaxi 73 km
58 min€110–130Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ferry Port Termnl 1 to Talbot St Eastbus 53
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
2h 52m€18–25
Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow is to train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Sean Moore Rd and arriving at Ferrybank via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Arklow via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Arklow is 77 km. The road distance is 73 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Merrion Sq North station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybank hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Wexford Bus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ferrybank station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow is 73 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow.
There are 113+ hotels available in Arklow.