The 15 Best Day Trips from South Dublin
Nearby Ireland destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from South Dublin, Ireland - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Belfast, Lisburn, Waterford. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Belfast, United Kingdom
148 km N of South Dublin348,005 people - 2
Lisburn, United Kingdom
139 km N of South Dublin77,506 people - 3
Waterford, Ireland
126 km SW of South Dublin60,079 people - 4
Craigavon, United Kingdom
129 km N of South Dublin59,236 people - 5
Castlereagh, United Kingdom
146 km N of South Dublin56,679 people - 6
Drogheda, Ireland
48 km N of South Dublin44,135 people - 7
Dundalk, Ireland
79 km N of South Dublin43,112 people - 8
Swords, Ireland
21 km NE of South Dublin40,776 people - 9
Navan, Ireland
46 km NW of South Dublin33,886 people - 10
Bray, Ireland
19 km SE of South Dublin33,512 people - 11
Portadown, United Kingdom
126 km N of South Dublin32,926 people - 12
Newry, United Kingdom
99 km N of South Dublin27,757 people - 13
Carlow, Ireland
63 km SW of South Dublin27,351 people - 14
Portlaoise, Ireland
70 km SW of South Dublin23,494 people - 15
Athlone, Ireland
107 km W of South Dublin22,869 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from South Dublin?
- Popular day trips from South Dublin include Belfast, Lisburn, Waterford, Craigavon, Castlereagh. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from South Dublin?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from South Dublin. The closest is Bray, about 19 km SE.
- How do you plan day trips from South Dublin?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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