There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Gowran by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 481 bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow W to Carlow Bus Stnbus 800
- Take the bus from Carlow to Paulstownbus 481
3h 35m€10–14Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Muine Bheagtrain Ic / ...
4h 14m€41–54Drive 84.2 km
- Drive from Arklow to Gowrancar 84.2 km
1h 8m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Gowrantaxi 84.2 km
1h 8m€120–150Bus, line 365 bus
- Take the bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 800
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Gowranbus 365
3h 36m€17–24
Arklow to Gowran by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Gowran is to bus and line 481 bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Gowran is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Gowran. However, there are services departing from Arklow W and arriving at Gowran via Carlow and Paulstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Gowran. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Muine Bheag via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Arklow and Gowran is 102 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Gowran without a car is to bus and line 481 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Arklow to Gowran, including transfers.
Arklow to Gowran bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Arklow W station.
Arklow to Gowran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Gowran is to bus and line 481 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Gowran, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow W to Gowran via Carlow Bus Stn, Carlow, and Paulstown in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Gowran via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Muine Bheag in around 4h 14m.
- 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 Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Bus from Arklow W to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Carlow to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Gowran
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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 Gowran bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Arklow to Gowran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Gowran is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Arklow to Gowran.
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