How to travel from Newgrange to Dunmore East, Ireland

The distance between Newgrange and Dunmore East is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newgrange to Dunmore East 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 Dunmore EastNewgrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Dublin Wynn's Hotel and then to Days Hotel Merchants Quay Waterford.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Waterford.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Dunmore East.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newgrange and Dunmore East

There are several options for getting from Newgrange to Dunmore East by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Newgrange and Dunmore East is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Newgrange and Dunmore East by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newgrange to Dunmore East is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Newgrange and Dunmore East, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newgrange and Dunmore East. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newgrange to Dunmore East. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drogheda, Connolly, Heuston, Waterford and Waterford Waterford Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Irish Rail run train services between Newgrange and Dunmore East. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Newgrange and Dunmore East. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newgrange to Dunmore East. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Brink Stores The Brink, Dublin Wynn's Hotel and Days Hotel Merchants Quay Waterford. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Collins Coaches, Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Newgrange and Dunmore East. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newgrange to Dunmore East. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Wynn's Hotel and then to Days Hotel Merchants Quay Waterford. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Dunmore East is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Newgrange and Dunmore East. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newgrange to Dunmore East is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newgrange and Dunmore East

Transport options from Newgrange to Dunmore East
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€42($42)
every 4 hours242km (150 miles)
Bus via George's Quay, stop 1351413h 50m
€28($28)
every 4 hours243km (151 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€50($50)
every 4 hours262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€44($44)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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Airports near Dunmore East

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Dunmore East
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Dunmore East