The distance between Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon 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 Carrick on Shannon → Glendalough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Carrick Plaza stop 556261.
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Take the bus to Kilmacanogue and then to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Carrick on Shannon.
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Drive to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are several options for getting from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you drive to Carrick-on-Shannon. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kilmacanogue and Busáras stop 135001. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you take the bus to St Stephens Green North then take the train to Carrick on Shannon. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Carrick on Shannon is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 10m | €19($19) | twice daily | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus to Kilmacanogue, train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €24($24) | twice daily | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 55m | €18($18) | twice daily | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus to St Stephens Green North, Train | 4h 5m | €21($21) | twice daily | 212km (132 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €37($37) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carrick on Shannon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.