How to travel from Westport to Newgrange, Ireland

The distance between Westport and Newgrange is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Westport to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NewgrangeWestport if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Dublin Airport then Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951 and then to Newgrange Visitor C stop 109021.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Newgrange.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance239km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Westport and Newgrange

There are several options for getting from Westport to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Westport and Newgrange is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Westport and Newgrange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Westport to Newgrange is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Westport and Newgrange. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Westport to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Busáras and Drogheda. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Irish Rail run train services between Westport and Newgrange. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Westport and Newgrange. We recommend that you drive to Newgrange. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Westport to Newgrange. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Westport and Newgrange. The distance is around 239km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Newgrange is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Westport to Newgrange

Compare travel optionsbetween Westport and Newgrange

Transport options from Westport to Newgrange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€61($61)
5 times a day326km (203 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 45m
€55($55)
twice daily337km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€33($33)
on demand239km (148 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