There are 5 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.
Line 500 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Swords Village to S O'Casey Brbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
2h 44m€18–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
3h 18m€12–15Drive 84.7 km
- Drive from Swords to Arklow Stationcar 84.7 km
1h 6m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
2h 58m€17–23Line 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 34m€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 18m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Arklow Station is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Swords Village and arriving at Arklow via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
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 18m.
The distance between Swords and Arklow Station is 89 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Arklow Station without a car is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 2h 44m and costs €18 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Swords to Arklow Station, including transfers.
Swords to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Swords Village 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 line 500 bus and bus which takes 2h 44m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Arklow Station, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swords Village to Arklow via S O'Casey Br and Dublin Busáras in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Arklow 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Swords Village to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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)
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Arklow Station bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at S O'Casey Br 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 6m to drive from Swords to Arklow Station.
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