How to travel from Doolin to Newgrange, Ireland

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.

4 routes found

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 NewgrangeDoolin if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Dublin Airport.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
bus
+
train
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Newgrange.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doolin and Newgrange

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Doolin to Newgrange

Compare travel optionsbetween Doolin and Newgrange

Transport options from Doolin to Newgrange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€170($170)
every 2 hours342km (213 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€49($49)
twice daily355km (220 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 35m
€64($64)
5 times a day357km (222 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€51($51)
on demand255km (159 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Doolin and Newgrange

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Newgrange

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Newgrange
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Newgrange
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Newgrange