The distance between Doolin and Newgrange is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Doolin to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newgrange → Doolin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.
Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Dublin Airport.
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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.
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There are several options for getting from Doolin to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 6h 25m. 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 €51 ($51).
The distance between Doolin and Newgrange is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Doolin and Newgrange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doolin to Newgrange is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €51 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doolin and Newgrange. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doolin to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Galway, Heuston, Busáras and Drogheda. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Irish Rail run train services between Doolin and Newgrange. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Doolin and Newgrange. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Doolin to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Dublin Airport, Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951 and Newgrange VC stop 109021. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Eireagle and Aircoach run regular bus services between Doolin and Newgrange. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doolin to Newgrange. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Newgrange is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Newgrange. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) 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 Newgrange. The distance is around 255km (159 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 Newgrange is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 35m | €170($170) | every 2 hours | 342km (213 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €49($49) | twice daily | 355km (220 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 35m | €64($64) | 5 times a day | 357km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €51($51) | on demand | 255km (159 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Citylink
Eireagle
Aircoach
The following major airports near Newgrange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.