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There are 4 ways to get from Coleraine to Arklow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Arklowtrain train Ic
    7h 5m
    €37–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus bus 2
    7h 24m
    €33–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus bus
    7h 9m
    €50–182

  4. Drive  294 km

    1. Drive from Coleraine to Arklowcar car 294 km
    3h 40m
    €54–79

Coleraine to Arklow by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a train from Coleraine to Arklow via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Arklow via High Street, Belfast Glengall, Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel), and Dublin Busáras in around 7h 24m.

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