There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Athy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow W to Carlow Stationbus 800
2h 26m€7–11Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
3h 22m€16–23Drive 69.3 km
- Drive from Arklow to Athycar 69.3 km
1h 9m€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Athytaxi 69.3 km
1h 9m€95–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 58m€22–32
Arklow to Athy by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Athy is to bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Athy station. However, there are services departing from Arklow W and arriving at Carlow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Athy via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Arklow and Athy is 88 km. The road distance is 69.3 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Athy without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Arklow to Athy, including transfers.
Arklow to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Arklow W station.
Arklow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Athy is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Arklow W to Carlow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Athy via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Bus from Arklow W to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- 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)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Station.
Arklow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Athy is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Arklow to Athy.
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