The distance between Dublin and Glendalough is around 49km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dublin 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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Take the bus to Glendalough Visitor Centre.
St.Kevin's Bus Service
Take a taxi to Glendalough.
VIP Taxis
+ 6 othersThere are several options for getting from Dublin to Glendalough by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Dublin and Glendalough is around 49km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 38km (24 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Dublin and Glendalough by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Glendalough is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 45min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Glendalough. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Glendalough with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 15m.
St.Kevin's Bus Service run regular bus services between Dublin and Glendalough. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Glendalough. We recommend that you take the bus to Glendalough Visitor Centre. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 Dublin and Glendalough. The distance is around 49km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Glendalough is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 15m | 4 times a day | 51km (32 miles) | |
Taxi | 45min | €95($95) | on demand | 49km (30 miles) |
Drive | 45min | €7($7) | on demand | 49km (30 miles) |
St.Kevin's Bus Service
The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.