How to travel from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone, Ireland

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Roundstone is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone by bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RoundstoneDingle peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Roundstone stop 534711.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tarbert then take a ferry to Killimer Ferry then drive to Roundstone.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dingle peninsula and Roundstone

There are several options for getting from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone by bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Roundstone is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Dingle peninsula and Roundstone by bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Dingle peninsula and Roundstone is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dingle peninsula and Roundstone. We recommend that you drive to Tarbert then take a ferry to Killimer Ferry then drive to Roundstone. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dingle peninsula and Roundstone. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lispole stop 636901, Casement Station stop 635061, Colbert Station stop 635031 and Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dingle peninsula and Roundstone. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Roundstone is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Roundstone. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711. instead which will take 6h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

How do I get from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Dingle peninsula and Roundstone

Transport options from Dingle peninsula to Roundstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train
6h 35m
€77($77)
3 times a week357km (222 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€65($65)
3 times a week360km (224 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 20m
€54($54)
hourly274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Roundstone

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Roundstone
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Roundstone
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Roundstone