How to travel from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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 ShannonGlendalough if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Carrick Plaza stop 556261.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus to Kilmacanogue, train

Take the bus to Kilmacanogue and then to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Carrick on Shannon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Carrick-on-Shannon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glendalough and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon

Compare travel optionsbetween Glendalough and Carrick on Shannon

Transport options from Glendalough to Carrick on Shannon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
€19($19)
twice daily213km (132 miles)
Bus to Kilmacanogue, train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€24($24)
twice daily213km (132 miles)
Bus and Train3h 55m
€18($18)
twice daily213km (132 miles)
Bus to St Stephens Green North, Train4h 5m
€21($21)
twice daily212km (132 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€37($37)
on demand185km (115 miles)

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Airports near Carrick on Shannon

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Carrick on Shannon
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Carrick on Shannon