The distance between Doolin and Glengarriff is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Doolin to Glengarriff by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glengarriff → Doolin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.
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Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Cork Kent then take the bus to Glengarriff stop 256031.
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There are several options for getting from Doolin to Glengarriff by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Doolin and Glengarriff is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Doolin and Glengarriff by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doolin to Glengarriff is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Glengarriff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Doolin and Glengarriff. We recommend that you drive to Glengarriff. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Doolin and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Doolin to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341 and Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Bus Eireann, Donal Harrington and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Doolin and Glengarriff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doolin to Glengarriff. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then Limerick Junction and then to Killarney then take a taxi to Glengarriff. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Doolin and Glengarriff. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doolin to Glengarriff is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6h 20m | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 309km (192 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €52($52) | every 20 mins | 326km (203 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 4h 30m | €180($180) | 3 times a week | 310km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €49($49) | on demand | 249km (155 miles) |
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The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.