How to travel from Newgrange to Gweedore, Ireland

The distance between Newgrange and Gweedore is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Donore Road stop 136131 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus via Monaghan Bus Station, stop 155921

Take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station stop 155921 then Letterkenny Station stop 155841 and then to Paddy Og's Pub Crolly.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gweedore.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newgrange and Gweedore

There are several options for getting from Newgrange to Gweedore by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Newgrange and Gweedore is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Newgrange and Gweedore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newgrange to Gweedore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Newgrange and Gweedore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newgrange and Gweedore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donore Road stop 136131 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newgrange and Gweedore. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newgrange to Gweedore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Donore Road stop 136131, Zone 21 stop 111911 and Crolly. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Bus Eireann, Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Patrick Gallagher, Bus Feda Teoranta and Doherty's Coach Travel run regular bus services between Newgrange and Gweedore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m 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 Gweedore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donore Road stop 136131 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gweedore is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Gweedore. 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 Newgrange and Gweedore. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newgrange to Gweedore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newgrange and Gweedore

Transport options from Newgrange to Gweedore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
1h 45m
€120($120)
hourly283km (176 miles)
Bus via Monaghan Bus Station, stop 155921 + 1 similar
4h 35m
€56($56)
every 20 mins253km (157 miles)
Bus5h 30m
€59($59)
every 20 mins359km (223 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€47($47)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Gweedore

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Gweedore
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Gweedore
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Gweedore