There are 5 ways to get from Portarlington to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus 2
3h 27m€22–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portarlington to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw04
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Stnbus 800
4h 27m€10–15Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 3m€16–22Drive 92.7 km
- Drive from Portarlington to Arklowcar 92.7 km
1h 35m€16–23Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Newbridge to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
4h 39m€24–34
Portarlington to Arklow by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Arklow is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Arklow Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Portarlington and Arklow is 139 km. The road distance is 92.7 km.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Portarlington to Arklow, including transfers.
Portarlington to Arklow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portarlington station.
Portarlington to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Arklow is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Portarlington, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portarlington to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington to Arklow Stn via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portarlington to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Portarlington to Arklow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Portarlington to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Arklow is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Portarlington to Arklow.
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