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There are 6 ways to get from Kildare to Arklow by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    3h 11m
    €20–29

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic
    3h 46m
    €14–20

  3. Drive  81.5 km

    1. Drive from Kildare to Arklowcar car 81.5 km
    1h 18m
    €15–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kildare to Arklowtaxi taxi 81.5 km
    1h 18m
    €110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus bus 2
    3h 15m
    €20–29

  6. Bus via Ferrybank

    1. Take the bus from Kildare to S O'Casey Brbus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus bus 740A
    4h 21m
    €17–24

Kildare to Arklow by train, tram, and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Kildare to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 3h 15m.

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