Cities Near Dublin
Cities near Dublin, Ireland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Howth, Bray, Glendalough. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dublin, Ireland is Howth, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HowthSeaside cliffs and fresh seafood | 8 mi / 13 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BrayVictorian seaside promenade | 11 mi / 18 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GlendaloughMonastic ruins in a glacial valley | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KilkennyMedieval castle town | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| BelfastNorthern Ireland's revived capital | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| GalwayWest-coast charm and live music | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Craigavon | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Luimneach | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Londonderry County Borough | 123 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Buckley | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Dublin
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Howth, Bray, Glendalough, Kilkenny, Belfast. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dublin
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Galway, Luimneach, Londonderry County Borough, Buckley. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dublin include Howth, Bray, Glendalough, Kilkenny, Belfast. The closest is Howth, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Howth
- → Best time to visit Bray
- → Best time to visit Glendalough
- → Best time to visit Kilkenny
- → Best time to visit Belfast
- → Best time to visit Galway
- → Best time to visit Craigavon
- → Best time to visit Luimneach
- → Best time to visit Londonderry County Borough
- → Best time to visit Buckley