Cities Near Glendalough
Cities near Glendalough, Ireland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tallaght, Luimneach, Craigavon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Glendalough, Ireland is Tallaght, about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallaght | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Luimneach | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Craigavon | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lisburn | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gaillimh | 114 mi / 184 km | 2 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Newtownabbey | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bangor | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cork | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Buckley | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Wallasey | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Glendalough
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tallaght, Luimneach, Craigavon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Glendalough
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lisburn, Gaillimh, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Cork. 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 Glendalough include Tallaght, Luimneach, Craigavon, Lisburn, Gaillimh. The closest is Tallaght, about 19 miles (31 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.