There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Arklow by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
2h 39m€19–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
3h 26m€12–17Drive 94.8 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Arklowcar 94.8 km
1h 3m€17–24Bus via Merrion Sq North
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Prince's St Southbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
2h 59m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Prince's St Southbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
3h 25m€18–25
Maynooth to Arklow by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Arklow is to train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Ferrybank via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Maynooth and Arklow is 96 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Maynooth to Arklow, including transfers.
Maynooth to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Arklow is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus via Merrion Sq North, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Maynooth to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth to Ferrybank via Prince's St South and Merrion Sq North in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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
- 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 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Maynooth to Prince's St South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Maynooth to Prince's St South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Prince's St South station.
Maynooth to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Arklow is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Maynooth to Arklow.
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