There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale to Arklow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
6h 7m€40–61Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Stnbus 800
8h 25m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
6h 50m€44–65Drive 241.3 km
- Drive from Kinsale to Arklowcar 241.3 km
2h 57m€43–62
Kinsale to Arklow by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Arklow is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Ferrybank via Cork Alfred St and Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinsale to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Kinsale and Arklow is 348 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Kinsale to Arklow, including transfers.
Kinsale to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Kinsale to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Arklow is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Ferrybank via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Merrion Sq North in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Arklow via Kent Station, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
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 Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Kinsale to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kinsale to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Arklow is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kinsale to Arklow.
There are 113+ hotels available in Arklow.