The distance between Sliabh Liag and Newgrange is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newgrange → Sliabh Liag if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB).
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Take the bus to Donegal Donegal Abbey Hotel then Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and then to Beaufort Road stop 105581.
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There are several options for getting from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Sliabh Liag and Newgrange is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sliabh Liag and Newgrange by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Sliabh Liag and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sliabh Liag and Newgrange. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sliabh Liag and Newgrange. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Carrick, Donegal Donegal Abbey Hotel, Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and Beaufort Road stop 105581. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sliabh Liag and Newgrange. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Newgrange is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Newgrange. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sliabh Liag and Newgrange. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 2h 50m | €260($260) | hourly | 345km (214 miles) |
Bus | 4h 20m | €73($73) | every 4 hours | 252km (157 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €33($33) | on demand | 240km (149 miles) |
Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus Eireann
FlexFlight ApS
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Newgrange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.