How to travel from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin is around 152km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DoolinIreland West Airport Knock (NOC) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346341.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a taxi to Doolin.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance152km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin is around 152km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Doolin from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) is to drive which will take 1h 45m and cost around €30 ($30).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a taxi to Doolin. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Doolin. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin

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Transport options from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 45m
€26($26)
5 times a day184km (114 miles)
Bus and Taxi
2h 50m
€135($135)
5 times a day170km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€30($30)
on demand152km (94 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