How to travel from Dublin to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Doolin is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dublin to Doolin by train, taxi, bus 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 Galway Coach Station and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346341.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Galway then take a taxi to Doolin.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Doolin by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Dublin and Doolin is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Dublin and Doolin by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Doolin is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Doolin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Doolin. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Citylink, Aircoach, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Dublin and Doolin. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Doolin. We recommend that you take the train to Galway then take a taxi to Doolin. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Dublin and Doolin. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Doolin is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Dublin to Doolin

Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Doolin

Transport options from Dublin to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€31($31)
5 times a day293km (182 miles)
Bus via Dunnes, Friars Walk4h 40m
€27($27)
5 times a day288km (179 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
3h 15m
€140($140)
every 2 hours280km (174 miles)
Train and Bus4h 15m
€32($32)
5 times a day293km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€51($51)
on demand259km (161 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