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.
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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Take the bus to Zone 15 stop 7348 then Booterstown Woodbine Road and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.
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Take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Bray then take the bus to Kilmacanogue stop 6000 and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.
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Take a taxi to Glendalough.
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+ 2 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Zone 15, stop 7348 + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €12($12) | twice daily | 93km (58 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | €4($4) | once daily | 106km (66 miles) |
Train to Dublin Connolly, bus + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €18($18) | twice daily | 85km (53 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 15m | €8($8) | twice daily | 84km (52 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 15m | €140($140) | on demand | 81km (51 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €16($16) | on demand | 81km (51 miles) |
St.Kevin's Bus Service
Go-Ahead
Dublin Bus
Aircoach
The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.