How to travel from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange, Ireland

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.

3 routes found

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 NewgrangeSliabh Liag if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Donegal Donegal Abbey Hotel then Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and then to Beaufort Road stop 105581.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Newgrange.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sliabh Liag and Newgrange

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Sliabh Liag to Newgrange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
2h 50m
€260($260)
hourly345km (214 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€73($73)
every 4 hours252km (157 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€33($33)
on demand240km (149 miles)

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Airports near Newgrange

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Newgrange
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Newgrange
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Newgrange