The distance between Glendalough and Roundstone is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Glendalough to Roundstone by train, bus 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 Dawson Street then Galway City Coach Station and then to Roundstone stop 534711.
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Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711.
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There are several options for getting from Glendalough to Roundstone by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Glendalough and Roundstone is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Glendalough and Roundstone by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glendalough to Roundstone is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Glendalough and Roundstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Glendalough and Roundstone. We recommend that you drive to Roundstone. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glendalough and Roundstone. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glendalough to Roundstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Stephens Green North, Temple Bar Crampton Quay and Galway Coach Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
St.Kevin's Bus Service, Citylink, Aircoach, Bus Eireann and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Glendalough and Roundstone. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glendalough to Roundstone. We recommend that you take the train to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Roundstone is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Roundstone. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Roundstone. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glendalough to Roundstone is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Dawson Street + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €12($12) | 3 times a week | 337km (209 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | €30($30) | 3 times a week | 336km (209 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 40m | €120($120) | 3 times a week | 336km (209 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €59($59) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
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St.Kevin's Bus Service
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The following major airports near Roundstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.