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

By bus and train

To get from Arklow to Kildare in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 26 bus and finally take the COMMUTER train from Dublin Heuston station to Kildare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 2626
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    68 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Liffey Valley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 7078
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 8
    Ride to train station Kildare
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 2, C1 and COMMUTER

To get from Arklow to Kildare in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Custom House Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C1 bus and finally take the COMMUTER train from Dublin Heuston station to Kildare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - C1C1
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Custom House Quay
    ID 135271
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street
    ID 7732
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Adamstown Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 9
    Ride to train station Kildare
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arklow to Kildare

The distance between Arklow, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland is approximately 121.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arklow to Kildare 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

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
  • Tourist Office
  • Arklow Lidl

Public transit stations close to Kildare, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Kildare:

  • Kildare

Bus stations close to Kildare:

  • Kildare Station
  • Nenagh
  • Kildare

Alternative route by bus and train via 2, C1 and COMMUTER

To get from Arklow to Kildare in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Custom House Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C1 bus and finally take the COMMUTER train from Dublin Heuston station to Kildare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - C1C1
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Custom House Quay
    ID 135271
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street
    ID 7732
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Adamstown Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 9
    Ride to train station Kildare
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 26, Bus line COMMUTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line C1, Bus line COMMUTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arklow and Kildare in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arklow to Kildare in Ireland?

    The 2 bus line goes from Arklow station near Arklow to Dublin Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dublin Airport station near Kildare in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Arklow and Kildare in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arklow to get to Kildare in Ireland?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Arklow stop near Arklow in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arklow and Kildare in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Airport station, which is closest to Kildare in Ireland.

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