How to travel from Doolin to Lismore, Ireland

The distance between Doolin and Lismore is around 184km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Doolin to Lismore 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 Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Parnell Place stop 255021.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then take a taxi to Lismore.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lismore.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doolin and Lismore

There are several options for getting from Doolin to Lismore by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Doolin and Lismore is around 184km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Doolin and Lismore by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doolin to Lismore is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Lismore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Doolin and Lismore. We recommend that you drive to Lismore. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Doolin and Lismore. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doolin to Lismore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341, Parnell Place stop 255021 and Fermoy stop 155371. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Doolin and Lismore. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doolin to Lismore. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then take a taxi to Lismore. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lismore is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Lismore. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Doolin and Lismore. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doolin to Lismore is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Doolin to Lismore

Compare travel optionsbetween Doolin and Lismore

Transport options from Doolin to Lismore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 50m
€22($22)
6 times a week270km (168 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
3h 15m
€125($125)
5 times a day184km (115 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€38($38)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Lismore

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Lismore
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Lismore
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Lismore