Option 1

Driving from Dublin Airport

This is the easiest option for most guests arriving by air.

Approx journey time

circa 1 hour 55 minutes

Approx distance

circa 142 km

Suggested route

1. Leave Dublin Airport and follow signs for the M1 / M50.
2. Join the M50 heading west / southbound.
3. Take the exit for the N4 / M4 westbound toward Sligo / The West.
4. Continue west on the M4 / N4, passing Maynooth, Enfield, Mullingar and the Longford area.
5. Continue toward Dromod / Roosky / Carrick-on-Shannon.
6. Turn off toward Mohill.
7. Follow local signs for Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens.

Practical note for guests: Put "Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens, N41 WE16" into Google Maps or Apple Maps before leaving Dublin Airport.

Option 2

Driving from Dublin Ferry Port / Dublin City Port

This is the best option for guests arriving by ferry with a car.

Approx journey time

circa 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes, depending on ferry traffic and Dublin traffic

Approx distance

Dublin city to Lough Rynn is circa 137 km by road and normally takes circa 1 hour 53 minutes

Suggested route

1. Leave Dublin Port and follow signs for the Port Tunnel / M50 / N4.
2. Join the main route toward the M50.
3. Follow signs for the N4 / M4 westbound toward Sligo.
4. Continue on the M4 / N4 past Maynooth, Enfield, Mullingar and the Longford area.
5. Continue toward Dromod / Roosky / Carrick-on-Shannon.
6. Turn toward Mohill.
7. Follow signs for Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens.

Practical note for ferry arrivals: Allow extra time after docking. Getting out of Dublin Port and across Dublin can add time, especially around busy ferry arrivals or Friday / bank holiday traffic.

Option 3

Train from Dublin City

This is a good option for guests who do not want to drive. The nearest useful train station is Dromod, on the Dublin Connolly to Sligo line.

Train journey

circa 1 hour 57 minutes to 1 hour 59 minutes

Frequency

circa every 4 hours

Approx fare

circa EUR12 to EUR18, depending on ticket type and booking time

Dromod taxi

circa 12 minutes, approx EUR17 to EUR21

Train route

1. Travel to Dublin Connolly Station.
2. Take the Dublin Connolly to Sligo train.
3. Get off at Dromod Station.
4. Take a taxi from Dromod Station to Lough Rynn Castle.

Practical note for guests: Book train tickets in advance through Irish Rail where possible. Irish Rail advises using its Journey Planner or app for current times and lower online fares.

Option 4

From Dublin Ferry Port by Train

This works well for guests arriving on foot as ferry passengers.

Step-by-step

1. Arrive at Dublin Ferry Port.
2. Travel from the port to Dublin Connolly Station. Taxi is easiest and takes circa 5 minutes. The port is circa 3 km from Connolly Station.
3. From Dublin Connolly, take the Sligo train.
4. Get off at Dromod Station.
5. Take a taxi from Dromod Station to Lough Rynn Castle.

Public bus option from the ferry port: Dublin Bus route 53 operates between Dublin Ferryport and the city centre / Talbot Street area, via Connolly Station.

For most guests with bags, the simple recommendation is taxi from Dublin Ferry Port to Connolly Station, then train to Dromod, then taxi to Lough Rynn.