There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Sq Westbus 100X
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
3h 30m€30–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 43m€21–30Drive 151.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Arklowcar 151.3 km
1h 43m€27–39Bus 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 bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Arklow is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 43m.
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 43m.
The distance between Dundalk and Arklow is 162 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Ferrybank via Merrion Sq West and Merrion Sq North in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 43m.
- 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 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 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)
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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.
There are 114+ hotels available in Arklow.