How to travel from Adare to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Adare and Doolin is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adare to Doolin by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Dunnes Friars Walk and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346361.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ennis then take the bus to Hotel Doolin stop 346361.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Doolin.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Adare Taxi Service

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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance97km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adare and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Adare to Doolin by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Adare and Doolin is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Adare and Doolin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adare to Doolin is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Adare and Doolin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adare and Doolin. We recommend that you take a taxi to Doolin. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adare and Doolin. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adare to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Dunnes Friars Walk and Ennis Station stop 635341. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Dublin Coach, Flight Link Limited and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Adare and Doolin. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adare to Doolin. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Dunnes Friars Walk and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346361. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Doolin is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Doolin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adare and Doolin. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adare to Doolin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adare and Doolin

Transport options from Adare to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
€27($27)
5 times a day108km (67 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 5m
€26($26)
5 times a day107km (67 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
€160($160)
on demand97km (60 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€19($19)
on demand97km (60 miles)

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Airports near Doolin

The following major airports near Doolin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Doolin
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Doolin
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Doolin