Travel in Ireland

Our walking tours are easily reachable by car, bus, train or plane.

Getting to Ireland and traveling within our borders is easy, especially with today’s technology. Ireland has three major airports: Dublin, Shannon and Cork. Cities are connected by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and smaller towns by several bus companies, including Bus Eireann and Expressway. Transportation for Ireland has an app that makes it easy to navigate the public transit systems. Some of our guests use Rome2Rio which shows you the best routes using all forms of transit (air, car, train, bus, ride-share, taxi), but you should always double-check transit sites directly for accurate times.

We provide you with detailed options (including bus and train routes) in your Information Pack.

Times listed below are approximations and can vary drastically depending on departure days and times. If you have questions about luggage transport or other questions regarding our walking tours, visit our FAQ page.

Getting to The Kerry Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Cork and Shannon Airports are the most common airports for this route. From Cork, it is about 3.5 hrs by bus/rail to Glenbeigh. By car it is 1.5 hrs. From Shannon, it is about 4.5 hrs by bus to Glenbeigh and 2 hrs by car.

Kerry Airport is much smaller and is a 30 min taxi ride to Glenbeigh and less than 20 min ride to Killarney. Depending on the season, Kerry Airport has direct flights from Dublin, Manchester, London Luton and Stanstead, Brittany, Faro and Frankfurt-Hahn.

From Dublin Airport, it is about 6.5 hrs by train/bus and 3.5-4 hrs by car.

Getting to The Dingle Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Shannon or Cork Airports are the most common options for reaching the Dingle Way, regardless where your trip begins (Camp, Dingle Town, Anascaul). From either airport, it is about 4 hrs by bus to Camp and less than 2 hrs by car.

Kerry Airport is much smaller and is a 30 min taxi or 1.5 hr bus ride to Camp. Depending on the season, Kerry Airport has direct flights from Dublin, Manchester, London Luton and Stanstead, Brittany, Faro and Frankfurt-Hahn.

From Dublin Airport, it is about 6 hrs by train/bus and 3.5 hrs by car to Camp.

Getting to The Wicklow Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Dublin Airport is the most convenient for Wicklow Way. Train connection to Rathdrum takes about 3 hrs plus transfers to Tinahely or Glenmalure. By car, it is about 2.5 hrs to Tinahely or 1 hr to Glenmalure. For the 10-day tour, it is about 2 hrs by bus from Dublin city to Bunclody.

From Cork or Shannon Airport, it is approximately 6 hrs by train/bus to Rathdrum Station plus transfers to Tinahely or Glenmalure. By car, it is about 2.5 hrs to Glenmalure or 3 hrs to Tinahely.

Getting to The Beara Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Cork Airport is the most convenient for reaching the Beara Way. Take airport service to Cork Bus Station at Parnell place where you can reach Glengariff or Kenmare by bus within 3-4 hrs. By car it is a little over 1 hr.

From Shannon Airport, it is approximately 4 hrs by bus to Glengariff and Kenmare and 2 hrs by car.

From Dublin Airport, it is approximately 6 hrs to Kenmare or Glengariff by train/bus and 4 hrs by car.

Getting to The Donegal Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Donegal Town is about 3.5 hrs by bus from Shannon or Dublin Airports and about 3 hrs by car.

We do not advise using Donegal Airport as it is much further in the northwest of the county and is not connected to Donegal Town by regular public transport.

Getting to The Sheep's Head Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Cork Airport is the most convenient for reaching Sheep’s Head Way. By bus it is about 2-3 hrs to Bantry and a little over 1 hr by car.

From Shannon Airport, it is approximately 5 hrs by bus to Bantry and 3 hrs by car.

From Dublin Airport, it is approximately 6 hrs to Bantry by train/bus or 4 hrs by car.

Getting to The South Leinster Way

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Dublin Airport is the most convenient for reaching Leinster Way. By bus it is a little over 3hrs to Kildavin and 1hr 20mins by car.

From Cork Airport, it is approximately 6hrs by train and 2hrs 15mins by car.

Getting to Northern Ireland

By Air, Train, Bus or Car

Belfast Airport is the most convenient for reaching Causeway Coast Way. By bus it is about 3hrs to Cushendall and 45min by car.

Dublin Airport is the most convenient for reaching St. Patrick’s Way. By train and bus it is approximately 3hrs to Armagh and 1hr by car.