How to travel from Dublin to Dingle peninsula, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Dingle peninsula is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dublin to Dingle peninsula by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dingle peninsulaDublin if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Lispole stop 635911.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Church of the Assumption.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

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Drive

Drive to Dingle Peninsula.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Dingle peninsula

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Dingle peninsula by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Dublin and Dingle peninsula is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Dublin and Dingle peninsula by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Dingle peninsula is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Dingle peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dublin to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mallow and Tralee. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Dingle peninsula. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Dublin and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Church of the Assumption, Casement Station stop 635061 and Lispole stop 635911. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Dublin Coach, Aircoach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Dingle peninsula. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Lispole stop 635911. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dingle peninsula is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 and Dingle peninsula. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Dingle peninsula is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Dingle peninsula

Transport options from Dublin to Dingle peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 40m
€85($85)
4 times a day350km (218 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€115($115)
every 4 hours371km (231 miles)
Train to Tralee5h 20m
€78($78)
once daily395km (245 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€70($70)
every 3 hours361km (224 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay6h 20m
€75($75)
every 3 hours429km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€46($46)
on demand332km (206 miles)

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Airports near Dingle peninsula

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Dingle peninsula
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Dingle peninsula