How to travel from Carlingford to Glendalough, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Glendalough is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlingford to Glendalough by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the bus to Trinity College South Frederick's Street and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Dundalk then take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Bray then take the bus to Kilmacanogue stop 6000 and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Glendalough.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Glendalough

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Glendalough by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Carlingford and Glendalough is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Carlingford and Glendalough by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Glendalough is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Glendalough. We recommend that you drive to Glendalough. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Glendalough. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Glendalough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dundalk, Marshes Shopping Centre, Trinity College South Frederick's Street and St Stephens Green North. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Matthews Coach Hire, St.Kevin's Bus Service and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Carlingford and Glendalough. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dundalk then take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Bray then take the bus to Kilmacanogue stop 6000 and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Glendalough is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Glendalough. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carlingford and Glendalough. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Glendalough is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Glendalough

Transport options from Carlingford to Glendalough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€9($9)
twice daily167km (104 miles)
Bus via Kildare Street, stop 1350813h 45m
€15($15)
twice daily179km (111 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus
2h 55m
€66($66)
twice daily167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€31($31)
on demand158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Glendalough

The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Glendalough
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Glendalough
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Glendalough