Bus Hire in Navan

Navan is the county town of Meath and sits at the confluence of the River Boyne and the River Blackwater, 50 kilometres north-west of Dublin via the M3 motorway (approximately 45 minutes from Dublin Airport by coach). County Meath is the centre of Ireland's prehistoric and early medieval landscape: it contains the Bru na Boinne UNESCO World Heritage Site (Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth), the Hill of Tara (the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland), Trim Castle (the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland), and the Battle of the Boyne site.

Navan is the most practical overnight base for groups visiting the Boyne Valley heritage corridor: Newgrange (30 kilometres east via the N51) and the Hill of Tara (15 kilometres south via the R161) are both under 40 minutes from the town centre. The Loughcrew Cairns (the Hag's Mountain, 30 kilometres west, a Neolithic passage tomb complex roughly contemporary with Newgrange and with a smaller visitorship) are accessible as a half-day excursion.

Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara (15 kilometres south of Navan via the R161, approximately 20 minutes) is the most sacred site in Irish mythology and history: the inaugural seat of the High Kings of Ireland, a ritual landscape in use from the Neolithic period (c. 4000 BC) to the 10th century AD. The hill carries a series of earthworks including the Rath of the Synods (a large ring fort), the Royal Enclosure (Rath na Riogh), the Fort of the Kings, and the Mound of the Hostages (a Neolithic passage tomb c. 3400 BC). The Stone of Destiny (Lia Fail), the inauguration stone of the High Kings, still stands within the Royal Enclosure. The OPW interpretive centre and a guided walk complete the visit. Coaches park in the OPW car park at the base of the hill; the walk to the summit takes approximately 10 minutes.

Trim Castle and the Boyne Valley

Trim Castle (16 kilometres west of Navan via the N51 and R161, approximately 20 minutes) is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, built by Hugh de Lacy from 1173. The cruciform keep (the tallest in Ireland at over 20 metres) is surrounded by an outer ward wall with multiple towers and the Yellow Steeple, the tower of a 14th-century Augustinian abbey across the Boyne. The castle was used as a filming location for Mel Gibson's Braveheart (1995). The OPW runs guided tours of the keep interior. Coach parking is in the Trim Castle car park adjacent to the entrance. Bective Abbey (8 kilometres south-east of Trim, off the R161) is a 12th-century Cistercian ruin with a large fortified cloister, also OPW-managed.

Loughcrew Cairns (Sliabh na Caillighe)

The Loughcrew Cairns (30 kilometres west of Navan via the R163, approximately 40 minutes) are a Neolithic passage tomb complex on the summits of three hills (the Hag's Mountain group). Cairn T (on Carnbane East, the highest summit, 276 metres) is the main accessible tomb, with a decorated interior chamber and a roof-box that illuminates at the spring and autumn equinoxes. The car park is at the base of Carnbane East; the walk to the cairn takes approximately 20 minutes up a steep path. The Loughcrew Gardens (at the base of the hills, separately managed) is a historic demesne garden open for tours.

What Bus Hire Costs in Navan

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Navan runs around 245 to 460 EUR per day, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 410 to 790 EUR per day, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 625 to 1,190 EUR per day. Navan is a competitive market given its proximity to Dublin. Summer (May to September) sees the highest demand for Boyne Valley heritage tours; the spring and autumn equinoxes attract specialist groups to Newgrange and Loughcrew. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle and driver. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges, so send your details for a free quote.

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