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The Lough Derg team are happy to assist people co-ordinate public transport or to link up with Pilgrimage and Retreat Organisers in their locality for the Three Day Pilgrimage and One Day Retreats.
There are a number of organisers who volunteer to organise coach travel from locations across Ireland and when they give us permission to share their booking details each Pilgrimage Season, they are updated regularly at the following links: ONE DAY RETREATS | THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE If the information provided here does not answer your travel requirements please contact us here. Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal, Ireland, F94 PC60 |
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Today most people travel to Lough Derg by car, often times in the company of other family members and friends.
Journey Time varies depending on where you travel from. The following may help you plan your journey: From locations in Ireland From Dublin to Lough Derg estimated 3 hrs From Galway to Lough Derg estimated 3 hrs From Cork to Lough Derg estimated 5 hrs From locations in Northern Ireland From Belfast to Lough Derg estimated 2 hrs From Derry to Lough Derg estimated 1hr 30mins From Omagh to Lough Derg estimated 50mins From Enniskillen to Lough Derg estimated 40mins Sat Nav/GPS Co-ordinates: N: 54.60707 / W: -7.85706 Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal, Ireland, F94 PC60 |
Local Accommodation Providers
For Pilgrims travelling long distances, there are 3 local accommodation providers that offer discounts of up to 10% for Lough Derg Pilgrims. Contact directly using the details below:
For Pilgrims travelling long distances, there are 3 local accommodation providers that offer discounts of up to 10% for Lough Derg Pilgrims. Contact directly using the details below:
- Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town | www.abbeyhoteldonegal.com | +353 (0)74 972 1014
- Central Hotel, Donegal Town | www.centralhoteldonegal.com | +353 (0)74 972 1027
- Dulrush Fishing Lodge, Belleek | www.dulrushfishinglodge.co.uk | +44 (0)7540418223
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We are pleased to announce that Bus Éireann will operate Route 486 (offering a connection from Dublin) from Enniskillen and Ballyshannon to Lough Derg, one of the oldest places of pilgrimage in the Christian world during the Three Day Pilgrimage season in 2025.
The 486 service will operate four days a week (Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon) from May 30th May until 15th August 2025. DOWLOAD TIMETABLE Dublin-Cavan-Enniskillen-Lough Derg Connection options to Lough Derg are also available via Translink from Belfast and Dungannon via Enniskillen SEE DETAILS Pilgrims travelling from the West of Ireland can avail of connections from Galway, travelling via Knock Airport and Sligo SEE DETAILS It is possible to book tickets in advance for the 30 bus to Enniskillen via buseireann.ie. The fare for the 486 service from Enniskillen to Lough Derg can be paid for in cash on the day. |
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There are a number of committed and dedicated people around the country (North & South) who organise private coach transport from their communities and parishes, with pickup points nationwide.
Organised travel and contact details for both the Three Day Pilgrimage and One Day Retreat are linked below when they are received by Lough Derg to help people find an organiser close to their location.
We post details of groups and their organiser once they make a booking and give us permission to share their details on our website to support people who are seeking transport to Lough Derg. Bookings are typically posted here during the Spring ahead of the new Season which begins in May.
If you are an international traveller and would like to find out more about public transport from the airports in Ireland or Northern Ireland we are able to support you with your plans. Please call us on +353 (0) 71 9861518.
Organised travel and contact details for both the Three Day Pilgrimage and One Day Retreat are linked below when they are received by Lough Derg to help people find an organiser close to their location.
We post details of groups and their organiser once they make a booking and give us permission to share their details on our website to support people who are seeking transport to Lough Derg. Bookings are typically posted here during the Spring ahead of the new Season which begins in May.
If you are an international traveller and would like to find out more about public transport from the airports in Ireland or Northern Ireland we are able to support you with your plans. Please call us on +353 (0) 71 9861518.
