There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Roscommon 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
4h 18m€31–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
4h 48m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
6h 15m€45–64Drive 189.2 km
- Drive from Arklow to Roscommoncar 189.2 km
2h 49m€34–49Bus, train via Arklow
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
4h 24m€29–42
Arklow to Roscommon by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Roscommon is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Roscommon via Dublin Busáras and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Roscommon via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Arklow and Roscommon is 235 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Roscommon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Arklow to Roscommon, including transfers.
Arklow to Roscommon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Roscommon is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Roscommon via Custom Hse Quay, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Stn in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Roscommon via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- 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 Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- 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)
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Roscommon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Roscommon is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Arklow to Roscommon.
There are 45+ hotels available in Roscommon.