There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 27m€28–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 57m€20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Clare Streetbus 2
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
4h 21m€28–40Drive 156.6 km
- Drive from Arklow to Athlonecar 156.6 km
2h 26m€28–40Bus, train via Arklow
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 33m€26–39
Arklow to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Athlone is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Arklow and Athlone is 205 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Arklow to Athlone, including transfers.
Arklow to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Arcadia via Clare Street and Crampton Quay in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clare Street station.
Arklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Athlone is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Arklow to Athlone.
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