There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Glencar Lough by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
3h 25m€39–51Drive 203.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dublin to Glencar Loughcar 203.4 km
2h 32m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Glencarbus 458
5h 15m€47–63Fly, drive
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane DUB - CFN
- Drive from Donegal-Airport-CFN to Glencar Loughcar
4h 7m€59–407
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Glencar Lough is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Glencar Lough is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Glencar Lough. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Glencar via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Glencar Lough. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Sligo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Dublin and Glencar Lough is 229 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Glencar Lough without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Dublin to Glencar Lough, including transfers.
Dublin to Glencar Lough bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Glencar Lough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Glencar Lough is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Glencar Lough, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busáras to Glencar Lough via Enniskillen and Glencar in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Donegal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Enniskillen to Glencar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Glencar Lough bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Enniskillen station.
Dublin to Glencar Lough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Glencar Lough is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dublin to Glencar Lough.
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