There are 5 ways to get from Portadown 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 Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Ferrybankbus 2
3h 35m€28–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic
4h 22m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus 2
5h 8m€23–30Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Portadown to Arklowcar 205.8 km
2h 19m€38–55Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
4h 13m€31–43
Portadown to Arklow by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portadown to Arklow is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Portadown to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portadown to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Castle Street and arriving at Ferrybank via Kenlis Street and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Portadown to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Portadown and Arklow is 209 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Portadown to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Portadown to Arklow, including transfers.
Portadown to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kenlis Street station.
Portadown to Arklow train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Portadown to Arklow is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €23 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Portadown, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castle Street to Ferrybank via Kenlis Street, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portadown to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
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 Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- 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 Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Portadown to Arklow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Portadown to Arklow train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portadown to Arklow is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Portadown to Arklow.
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