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

From Castlebar to Arklow by bus and train

To get from Castlebar to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Castlebar station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Merrion Sq North station to Arklow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Castlebar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arklow on the Moovit app.

334min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 44
Bus - 22
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Castlebar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Castlebar
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    181 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Monkstown Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrion Square North
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Wexford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135541
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arklow
    Walk to
    Arklow
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castlebar to Arklow

The distance between Castlebar, Ireland and Arklow, Ireland is approximately 319.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 334 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlebar to Arklow by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Castlebar to Arklow

To check the bus and train schedule from Castlebar to Arklow using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castlebar) and destination (Arklow), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 334 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 4, Bus line 2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 34 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Castlebar to Heuston Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Heuston Station near Arklow in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Castlebar and Arklow in Ireland by train and bus is about 5 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Castlebar in Ireland.

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

    Get off the train at the Heuston Station, which is closest to Arklow in Ireland.

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