There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus 2
3h 50m€27–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
4h 25m€21–29Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus 740A
4h 9m€28–41Drive 158.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Arklowcar 158.4 km
2h 27m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
4h 30m€29–40
Athlone to Arklow by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Arklow is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Arklow via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Athlone and Arklow is 202 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Arklow without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Athlone to Arklow, including transfers.
Athlone to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Arklow is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferrybank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Arklow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Arklow is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Athlone to Arklow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Arklow.