There are 4 ways to get from Ennis to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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 Ennis B na Trócaire to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
5h 54m€37–51Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
6h 17m€30–41Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
6h 42m€32–44Drive 231.7 km
- Drive from Ennis to Arklowcar 231.7 km
3h 10m€41–59
Ennis to Arklow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ennis to Arklow is to bus and train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ennis to Arklow is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ennis to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ennis B na Trócaire and arriving at Arklow via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ennis to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Arklow via Limerick, Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Ennis and Arklow is 326 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.
The best way to get from Ennis to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ennis to Arklow, including transfers.
Ennis to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ennis B na Trócaire station.
Ennis to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Ennis to Arklow is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Ennis, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Arklow via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ennis to Arklow via Limerick, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Ennis to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Ennis to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ennis to Arklow is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ennis to Arklow.
There are 114+ hotels available in Arklow.



