There are 4 ways to get from Portmarnock to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portmarnock to Dublin Pearsetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
2h 31m€16–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€10–15Drive 81.6 km
- Drive from Portmarnock to Arklowcar 81.6 km
1h 6m€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey St Lowerbus H2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
3h 13m€18–25
Portmarnock to Arklow by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Ferrybank via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmarnock to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Portmarnock and Arklow is 82 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 31m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Portmarnock to Arklow, including transfers.
Portmarnock to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Portmarnock Village station.
Portmarnock to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Arklow is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Portmarnock, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Ferrybank via Abbey St Lower and George's Quay in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portmarnock to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Portmarnock to Arklow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey St Lower station.
Portmarnock to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmarnock to Arklow is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Portmarnock to Arklow.
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