How to travel from Inistioge to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Inistioge and Doolin is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Inistioge to Doolin by 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 DoolinInistioge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Clonmel M&S Davis Road then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346361.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance239km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inistioge and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Inistioge to Doolin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Inistioge and Doolin is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Inistioge and Doolin by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inistioge to Doolin is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Inistioge 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 Inistioge and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inistioge and Doolin. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inistioge to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kilkenny Ormond Road, Clonmel M&S Davis Road, Colbert Station stop 635031 and Ennis. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Eireann, local link and Local Link Tipperary run regular bus services between Inistioge and Doolin. Buses run 5 times a day 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 Inistioge to Doolin. We recommend that you take the train to Limerick Junction 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 Inistioge and Doolin. The distance is around 239km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inistioge to Doolin is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Inistioge to Doolin

Compare travel optionsbetween Inistioge and Doolin

Transport options from Inistioge to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€42($42)
twice daily247km (153 miles)
Bus via Ballynonty6h 10m
€27($27)
twice daily254km (158 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 25m
€66($66)
twice daily255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€47($47)
on demand239km (148 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