How to travel from Skerries to Glendalough, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Glendalough is around 81km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Skerries to Glendalough by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus via Zone 15, stop 7348

Take the bus to Zone 15 stop 7348 then Booterstown Woodbine Road and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Dublin Connolly, bus

Take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Bray then take the bus to Kilmacanogue stop 6000 and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glendalough.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Leo's Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Glendalough.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance81km (51 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Glendalough

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Glendalough by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Skerries and Glendalough is around 81km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Skerries and Glendalough by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Glendalough is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Glendalough. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skerries and Glendalough. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Glendalough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abbey St Lower stop 292 and Dawson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Dublin Bus, St.Kevin's Bus Service, Go-Ahead and Aircoach run regular bus services between Skerries and Glendalough. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Glendalough. We recommend that you take the train to Pearse then take the bus to Glendalough Visitor Centre. instead which will take 2h 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 Skerries and Glendalough. The distance is around 81km (51 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Glendalough is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

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Transport options from Skerries to Glendalough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Zone 15, stop 7348 + 1 similar
2h 55m
€12($12)
twice daily93km (58 miles)
Bus2h 55m
€4($4)
once daily106km (66 miles)
Train to Dublin Connolly, bus + 1 similar
2h 15m
€18($18)
twice daily85km (53 miles)
Train and Bus2h 15m
€8($8)
twice daily84km (52 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
€140($140)
on demand81km (51 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€16($16)
on demand81km (51 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