The distance between Doolin and Glendalough is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Doolin to Glendalough by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glendalough → Doolin if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Galway then take the train to Sallins And Naas then take a taxi to Glendalough.
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There are several options for getting from Doolin to Glendalough by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around €220 ($220) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Doolin and Glendalough is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Doolin and Glendalough by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doolin to Glendalough is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around €220 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Doolin and Glendalough. We recommend that you drive to Glendalough. instead which will take 3hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doolin and Glendalough. We recommend that you drive to Glendalough. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doolin to Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Galway then take the train to Sallins And Naas then take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Doolin and Glendalough. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doolin to Glendalough is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Train | 3h 35m | €220($220) | twice daily | 294km (183 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €54($54) | on demand | 275km (171 miles) |
The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.