There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
2h 55m€28–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
3h 42m€21–30Drive 151.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Arklowcar 151.3 km
1h 43m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Sq Westbus 100X
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
3h 30m€30–44Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
4h 1m€24–31
Dundalk to Arklow by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Arklow is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Ferrybank via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Dundalk and Arklow is 156 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Dundalk to Arklow, including transfers.
Dundalk to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Arklow is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Ferrybank via Merrion Sq West and Merrion Sq North in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- 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)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Sq West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- 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)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Merrion Sq West station.
Dundalk to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Arklow is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Dundalk to Arklow.
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