There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Arklow Station by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Wbus 2
2h 56m€17–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€12–15Drive 85.1 km
- Drive from Swords to Arklow Stationcar 85.1 km
1h 7m€15–22Line 41 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Arklow Wbus 740A
3h 40m€18–25
Swords to Arklow Station by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Arklow Station is to train which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Arklow W via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Tara Street and arriving at Arklow via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Swords and Arklow Station is 90 km. The road distance is 85.1 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Arklow Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Swords to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Swords to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Swords to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Swords to Arklow Station is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow W hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Wexford Bus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Arklow W station.
Swords to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Arklow Station is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Swords to Arklow Station.
There are 113+ hotels available in Arklow Station.