How to get from Athenry to Arklow by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athenry to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Tara Street station to Arklow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 720720
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Dublin Airport Zone 11
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tara Street
    610 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Rosslare Europort
  • 9
    Ride to train station Arklow
    Ride to train station
    Arklow
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athenry to Arklow

The distance between Athenry, Ireland and Arklow, Ireland is approximately 309.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 308 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athenry to Arklow by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arklow, Ireland

Arklow is located at Arklow, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Arklow Train Station.

Train stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow

Bus stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow Train Station
  • Arklow Lidl
  • Tourist Office

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athenry to Arklow?

    The fastest way takes 308 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 720, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Athenry and Arklow in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athenry to Arklow in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry to Galway (Ceannt) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Galway (Ceannt) station near Arklow in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athenry to Arklow in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athenry and Arklow in Ireland by train and bus is about 5 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athenry to get to Arklow in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athenry and Arklow in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Galway (Ceannt) station, which is closest to Arklow in Ireland.

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