There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Arklow Station 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 Arklowbus 2
3h 13m€28–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
3h 48m€21–30Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Arklow Stationcar 151.7 km
1h 44m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Sq Westbus 100X
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
3h 49m€30–42Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Wbus 740A
4h 11m€24–31
Dundalk to Arklow Station by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Arklow Station is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Arklow via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Dundalk and Arklow Station is 157 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Arklow Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Dundalk to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Dundalk to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Arklow Station is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Arklow Station via Dublin Connolly and Arklow in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Arklow via Merrion Sq West and Merrion Sq North in around 3h 49m.
- 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 Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- 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
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Merrion Sq West station.
Dundalk to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Arklow Station is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Dundalk to Arklow Station.
There are 112+ hotels available in Arklow Station.











