How to travel from Donegal to Glengarriff, Ireland
The distance between Donegal and Glengarriff is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Donegal to Glengarriff by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glengarriff → Donegal if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
Bus via Eyre Square Galway
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then Cork St. Patricks Quay and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€31($31)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081, train
Take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the train to Connolly then Mallow and then to Killarney.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donegal and Glengarriff
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Donegal to Glengarriff by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).
The distance between Donegal and Glengarriff is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Donegal and Glengarriff by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Donegal to Glengarriff is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Glengarriff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Glengarriff. We recommend that you drive to Glengarriff. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Donegal to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 21 stop 111911 and Cork Lower Glanmire Road. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Bus Eireann, Aircoach, GoBus.ie, Donal Harrington, O'Donoghues, Bus Feda Teoranta and Citylink run regular bus services between Donegal and Glengarriff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donegal to Glengarriff. We recommend that you take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. 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 Donegal and Glengarriff. The distance is around 453km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donegal to Glengarriff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Donegal and Glengarriff
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | €62($62) | once daily | 580km (360 miles) |
Bus via Eyre Square Galway + 2 similar | 8h 25m | €31($31) | twice daily | 508km (316 miles) |
| Bus | 8h 55m | €57($57) | every 20 mins | 605km (376 miles) |
| Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 10h 15m | €42($42) | every 20 mins | 539km (335 miles) |
Bus to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081, train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 8h 45m | €61($61) | every 20 mins | 619km (385 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €89($89) | on demand | 453km (282 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Donegal and Glengarriff
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Aircoach
GoBus.ie
Donal Harrington
O'Donoghues
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Glengarriff
The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Glengarriff
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 246km (153 miles) from Glengarriff