How to travel from Glendalough to Bundoran, Ireland

The distance between Glendalough and Bundoran is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus Eireann

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Train

Take the train to Tara St and then to Sligo.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bundoran.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glendalough and Bundoran

There are several options for getting from Glendalough to Bundoran by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 50m. 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 €36 ($36).

The distance between Glendalough and Bundoran is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Glendalough and Bundoran by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glendalough to Bundoran is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Glendalough and Bundoran, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glendalough and Bundoran. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glendalough to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rathdrum, Tara St, Connolly and Sligo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Irish Rail run train services between Glendalough and Bundoran. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Glendalough and Bundoran. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glendalough to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kilmacanogue, Busáras stop 135001 and Ballyshannon stop 132481. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Glendalough and Bundoran. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glendalough to Bundoran. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bundoran is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Bundoran. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Glendalough and Bundoran. The distance is around 259km (161 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 Glendalough to Bundoran is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Glendalough to Bundoran

Compare travel optionsbetween Glendalough and Bundoran

Transport options from Glendalough to Bundoran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
€24($24)
twice daily282km (175 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€69($69)
every 4 hours327km (203 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€36($36)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Bundoran

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Bundoran
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bundoran
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Bundoran