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Taisteal ar na bóithre, ar an traein, i gcarr - to travel by road, by train, by car.
Let's be honest getting to the Dingle Peninsula is part of the thrill of this place and one of the reasons we encourage you to stay for a while when you do. Being a peninsula on the remote south west coast of Ireland there are no motorways or major airports here and getting around is at a more leisurely pace. Here are some guidelines on how to get here and remember to enjoy the journey, we look forward to your visit.
If you would like to bring your car or recreation vehicle to the Dingle Peninsula there are direct car ferry routes to Ireland from the UK, France and Spain. There are also overland connections to other European ports via the UK. Foot passengers can purchase sail and rail options which include train connections to Tralee.
Ferry routes to Dingle Peninsula:
Cork from Roscoff and Santander. Brittany FerriesDubln from Cherbourg or Holyhead Irish FerriesRosslare from Cherbourg stenaline.ie Fishguard and Dublin from Holyhead stenaline.ieDistance and drive times from ports to Dingle Peninsula:
Cork Port to Dingle 150kms approx 2hrs 30 minsRosslare Port to Dingle 360km approx 4hrs 30 minsDublin Port to Dingle 350km approx 4hrs 15 mins
Driving from Dublin to Dingle take the M7 motorway as far as Limerick then the N21 to Tralee and N86 to Dingle. 350kms 4hrs 15mins. Driving from anywhere in Ireland get directions to Tralee or Castlemaine, Co.Kerry which are the gateways to the Dingle Peninsula and on the Wild Atlantic Way driving route.
The N86 from Tralee runs west along the north shore through Camp where it turns left crossing the mountains to Annascaul, Lispole, Dingle Town and the West. At Camp you can take the R560 to Castlegregory, Cloghane, Brandon and the scenic Conor Pass route to Dingle.
The R561 from Castlemaine runs along the south shore through Boolteens, Keel and Inch Beach before joining the N86 near Annascaul.
The Dingle Peninsula roads are narrow and on hilly terrain so expect the last part of journey to be slow. For more information see Driving on the Dingle Peninsula
Killarney, Farranfore and Tralee are the nearest train stations to the Dingle Peninsula. Trains from Dublin and Cork run every 2 hrs 7 days a week and connect to the greater rail network. The journey time to Tralee from Dublin is 4hrs approx and from Cork 2 1/2 hrs approx.Train timetables and further information can be found on the Irish Rail Website with travel planner and online ticket sales.
Bus connections to Dingle are from outsideTralee Station and the journey time is 1 hr. Bus Eireann Website
Local Dingle taxis can be booked in advance to collect - see contact details below.
Eurolines coach service in conjunction with Bus Eireann Expressway service link 1,500 cities and towns in Britain & Europe with Ireland by ferry and bus.
The Bus Éireann network of connected bus routes will bring you from the main cities, airports and ferry ports in Ireland to Dingle Town. Expressway services terminate at Tralee Bus Station, from where a local bus service runs to Dingle.
For more information see Bus Eireann Website (includes interactive timetables and online ticketing).Travel Enquiries: Tralee 066-7164700 Killarney 064-34777 and Eurolines
A private bus company Dublin Coach runs a daily 24 hr bus service from Dublin and Dublin Airport to Tralee.For more information see Dublin Coach M7 Service
Dingle Peninsula taxi operators and shuttle buses will collect you from the airport, train station or other transport connections and bring you and your luggage safely to your accommodation. Advance booking is necessary.
The N86 goes from Tralee to Dingle Town
DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE – PROMOTING THE DINGLE PENINSULA TOGETHER
Do come and stay! We are very happy to help guide you to your idyllic holiday or short break on the Dingle Peninsula. Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, a marketing co-operative owned and managed by its members across the peninsula, have produced this website to provide you, our visitors with the most up to date information you need to plan and enjoy your visit.
If you cannot find the information you need, or have a question you would like answered, please feel free to contact us.
+353 (0)66 915 2448
Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca DhuibhneAonad 4, Páirc Gnó na Coille, Daingean Uí Chúis, Contae Chiarraí, Éire