How to travel from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough, Ireland

The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Booterstown Woodbine Road and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glendalough.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Cab 2000

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Drive

Drive to Glendalough.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough

There are several options for getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Booterstown Woodbine Road. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Aircoach and St.Kevin's Bus Service run regular bus services between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Glendalough from Dublin Airport (DUB) is to take a taxi which will take 1hr and cost around €110 ($110).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough. We recommend that you take the bus to Booterstown Woodbine Road and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) and Glendalough. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough

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Transport options from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glendalough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 60m
€9($9)
twice daily65km (40 miles)
Taxi
1hr
€110($110)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
1hr
€9($9)
on demand63km (39 miles)

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Airports near Glendalough

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Glendalough
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Glendalough
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Glendalough