How to travel from Westport to Glendalough, Ireland
The distance between Westport and Glendalough is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Westport to Glendalough by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glendalough → Westport if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Newbridge then take a taxi to Glendalough.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Westport and Glendalough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Westport to Glendalough by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Westport and Glendalough is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Westport and Glendalough by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Westport to Glendalough is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Westport and Glendalough. We recommend that you take the train to Newbridge then take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Westport and Glendalough. We recommend that you take the train to Newbridge then take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Westport to Glendalough. We recommend that you take the train to Newbridge then take a taxi to Glendalough. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Westport and Glendalough. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Glendalough is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Westport and Glendalough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 268km (167 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 4h 50m | €28($28) | twice daily | 321km (199 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €39($39) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Westport and Glendalough
Train operators
Bus companies
St.Kevin's Bus Service
Airports near Glendalough
The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Glendalough
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 178km (110 miles) from Glendalough
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Glendalough