The distance between Enniskerry and Glendalough is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 26min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Enniskerry 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 Bray Station stop 4167 then Kilmacanogue stop 6000 and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.
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Take a taxi to Glendalough.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Enniskerry to Glendalough by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 26min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Enniskerry and Glendalough is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (14 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Enniskerry and Glendalough by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 26min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Enniskerry to Glendalough is to take a taxi which takes around 26min and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Enniskerry and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Enniskerry and Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 26min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enniskerry and Glendalough. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Enniskerry to Glendalough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bray Station stop 4167 and Kilmacanogue stop 6000. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Go-Ahead, St.Kevin's Bus Service and Dublin Bus run regular bus services between Enniskerry and Glendalough. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enniskerry to Glendalough. We recommend that you take the bus to Bray Station stop 4167 then Kilmacanogue stop 6000 and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre. instead which will take 1h 10m.
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 Enniskerry and Glendalough. The distance is around 27km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 26min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enniskerry to Glendalough is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1h 10m | €6($6) | twice daily | 42km (26 miles) |
Bus via Earlsfort Terrace, stop 6074 | 2h 5m | €3($3) | twice daily | 71km (44 miles) |
Taxi | 26min | €50($50) | on demand | 27km (17 miles) |
Drive | 26min | €6($6) | on demand | 27km (17 miles) |
Go-Ahead
St.Kevin's Bus Service
Dublin Bus
The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.