Dingle to Galway driving time??
Jul 16th, 2004, 07:27 AM
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You are getting such a range because it depends on which way you are going and the all mighty weather. If you have good weather and drive straight through with only a stop or two, then it will be somewhere between 4 and 5 hours. If you get bad weather and/or stop at every sight along the way (and there are many) then look to it taking 6+ hours.
Hope this helps. Have a safe trip!
Wendy
Hope this helps. Have a safe trip!
Wendy
Jul 16th, 2004, 07:32 AM
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It should be about 4 - 4 1/2 hours. (I can't imagine how it could be 8 hours...unless you stop a LOT.)
If you want to get there ASAP, I'd take the inland route...and not use the Killimer/Tarbert ferry. It won't save a huge amount of time, but maybe some because you won't have any down time waiting for the ferry.
If you want to get there ASAP, I'd take the inland route...and not use the Killimer/Tarbert ferry. It won't save a huge amount of time, but maybe some because you won't have any down time waiting for the ferry.
Jul 21st, 2004, 12:21 PM
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Even though it's too late for joannapv, I wonder if anyone out there has used the AAA Ireland site for route planning, and if their driving time estimates are anywhere close to reality. http://www.aaireland.ie/routes/default.asp
(I understand that conditions can change in the blink of an eye, and that these estimates probably reflect best-case...)
(I understand that conditions can change in the blink of an eye, and that these estimates probably reflect best-case...)
Jul 21st, 2004, 01:03 PM
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I have used the site. I've found their driving directions to be great, but it always takes me a bit longer than they estimate. I think the estimates are close to reality, even if not exactly on the nose.
Jul 21st, 2004, 03:36 PM
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The driving time estimate on a site like AA Ireland is done on a crude mathematical basis, like an average speed of 60 mph for motorways, 40 mph for N roads, 30 for C roads and 20 for minor roads. So take it only as a very rough guide, as it doesn't account for congestion, roadworks, weather or stops.
Jul 28th, 2004, 01:55 PM
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from galway to dingle town it took about 4.5 hours for my husband and I. We actually made a round trip that day. but we are from LA and don't mind spending time in a car. There is a ferry in kilrush at takes about 30min off the drive (if you are coming down the coast) it was about 14 euros for a car and 2 passengers.
