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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 Square North station to Tourist Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 44
Bus - 22
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Castlebar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlebar
    ID 0
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    192 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Wexford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Office
    ID 135541
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arklow
    Walk to
    Arklow
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Castlebar to Arklow by bus, light rail and train

To get from Castlebar to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Castlebar station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 2 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Tourist Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 22
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Castlebar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlebar
    ID 0
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    192 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Wexford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Office
    ID 135541
    82 min
  • 10
    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 319.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 357 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.

Public transit stations close to Castlebar

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

Train stations close to Castlebar:

  • Castlebar

Bus stations close to Castlebar:

  • Castlebar Station
  • Castlebar Library

Public transit stations close to Arklow, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow

Bus stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow
  • Tourist Office
  • Arklow Train Station

From Castlebar to Arklow by bus, light rail and train

To get from Castlebar to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Castlebar station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 2 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Tourist Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 22
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Castlebar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlebar
    ID 0
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    192 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Wexford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Office
    ID 135541
    82 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arklow
    Walk to
    Arklow
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 357 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 4, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castlebar to Arklow?

    The alternative route takes 357 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Light Rail line RED, 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 57 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Castlebar station near Castlebar to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dublin 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 57 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Castlebar 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 Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Arklow in Ireland.