There are 4 ways to get from University College Dublin to Arklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Woodbine Road to Ferrybankbus 2
1h 2m€13–21Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dun Laoghaire to Arklowtrain Ic
2h 51m€9–13Drive 64.4 km
- Drive from University College Dublin to Arklowcar 64.4 km
45 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from University College Dublin to Arklowtaxi 64.4 km
45 min€95–120
University College Dublin to Arklow by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University College Dublin to Arklow is to train which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from University College Dublin to Arklow is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €11 - €17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woodbine Road and arriving at Ferrybank. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from University College Dublin to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Sydney Parade and arriving at Arklow via Dun Laoghaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between University College Dublin and Arklow is 64 km. The road distance is 64.4 km.
The best way to get from University College Dublin to Arklow without a car is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs €13 - €21.
The bus from Woodbine Road to Ferrybank takes 57 min including transfers and departs hourly.
University College Dublin to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Woodbine Road station.
University College Dublin to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
The best way to get from University College Dublin to Arklow is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between University College Dublin, IE-D, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Woodbine Road to Ferrybank hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 57 min. Wexford Bus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dun Laoghaire to Arklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dun Laoghaire to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Woodbine Road to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Woodbine Road to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
University College Dublin to Arklow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ferrybank station.
University College Dublin to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between University College Dublin to Arklow is 64 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from University College Dublin to Arklow.
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