How to travel from Glengarriff to Glendalough, Ireland

The distance between Glengarriff and Glendalough is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glengarriff to Glendalough by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 then Bachelor's Walk and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Portarlington and then to Sallins And Naas then take a taxi to Glendalough.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Glendalough.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glengarriff and Glendalough

There are several options for getting from Glengarriff to Glendalough by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Glengarriff and Glendalough is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Glengarriff and Glendalough by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glengarriff to Glendalough is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Glengarriff and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glengarriff and Glendalough. We recommend that you drive to Glendalough. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glengarriff and Glendalough. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glengarriff to Glendalough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021, Bachelor's Walk and Dawson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Bus Eireann, Donal Harrington, O'Donoghues, Aircoach and St.Kevin's Bus Service run regular bus services between Glengarriff and Glendalough. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glengarriff to Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Portarlington and then to Sallins And Naas then take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glengarriff and Glendalough. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glengarriff to Glendalough is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glengarriff and Glendalough

Transport options from Glengarriff to Glendalough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 50m
€31($31)
once daily416km (258 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€255($255)
once a week372km (231 miles)
Bus and Train6h 30m
€46($46)
twice daily433km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€67($67)
on demand341km (212 miles)

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Airports near Glendalough

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Glendalough
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Glendalough
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Glendalough