How to travel from Glengarriff to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Glengarriff and Doolin is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 then Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346361.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to South Mall stop 241211 then take the train to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Hotel Doolin stop 346361.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance247km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glengarriff and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Glengarriff to Doolin by taxi, train, bus 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 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Glengarriff and Doolin is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Glengarriff and Doolin by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glengarriff to Doolin is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Glengarriff 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 Glengarriff and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glengarriff and Doolin. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glengarriff to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021 and Ennis Station stop 635341. 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 Glengarriff and Doolin. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glengarriff to Doolin. We recommend that you take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Mallow, Limerick Junction then Limerick and then to Ennis then take the bus to Hotel Doolin stop 346361. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Glengarriff and Doolin. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glengarriff to Doolin is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glengarriff and Doolin

Transport options from Glengarriff to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 20m
€27($27)
every 20 mins309km (192 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€59($59)
every 20 mins326km (203 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus4h 25m
€185($185)
5 times a day310km (192 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€49($49)
on demand247km (154 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