The distance between Bundoran and Lahinch is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bundoran to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Ennis Station stop 635341.
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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take the train to Ennis.
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There are several options for getting from Bundoran to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Bundoran and Lahinch is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Bundoran and Lahinch by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bundoran to Lahinch is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundoran and Lahinch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bundoran and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundoran and Lahinch. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundoran to Lahinch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Bundoran and Lahinch. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundoran to Lahinch. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Lahinch stop 350961. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Lahinch is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Lahinch. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bundoran and Lahinch. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundoran to Lahinch is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Eyre Square Galway + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €14($14) | twice daily | 277km (172 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €26($26) | 4 times a day | 287km (178 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 55m | €20($20) | twice daily | 285km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €50($50) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lahinch offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.