How to travel from Doolin to Strandhill, Ireland

The distance between Doolin and Strandhill is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out StrandhillDoolin if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Sligo ATU Sligo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Athlone then take the bus to Longford Station stop 135771 then take the train to Sligo.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Strandhill.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doolin and Strandhill

There are several options for getting from Doolin to Strandhill by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Doolin and Strandhill is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Doolin and Strandhill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doolin to Strandhill is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Strandhill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Doolin and Strandhill. We recommend that you drive to Strandhill. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Doolin and Strandhill. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doolin to Strandhill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Sligo ATU Sligo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Doolin and Strandhill. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 40m 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 Strandhill. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Sligo ATU Sligo. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Strandhill is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Strandhill. 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 Strandhill. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doolin to Strandhill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Doolin to Strandhill

Compare travel optionsbetween Doolin and Strandhill

Transport options from Doolin to Strandhill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€21($21)
once a week240km (149 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550414h 55m
€31($31)
5 times a day244km (151 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 45m
€160($160)
every 20 mins294km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€40($40)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Strandhill

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Strandhill
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Strandhill
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Strandhill