How to travel from Killarney National Park to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Killarney National Park and Doolin is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Killarney National Park to Doolin by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DoolinKillarney National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346361.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Killarney National Park and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Killarney National Park to Doolin by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 3h 50m. 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 Killarney National Park and Doolin is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Killarney National Park and Doolin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Killarney National Park and Doolin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney National Park and Doolin. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney National Park to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Killarney Mission Road, Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Dunnes Friars Walk and Ennis Station stop 635341. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Killarney National Park and Doolin. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney National Park to Doolin. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346361. instead which will take 3h 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 Killarney National Park and Doolin. The distance is around 199km (124 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 Killarney National Park to Doolin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Killarney National Park to Doolin

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Transport options from Killarney National Park to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
€61($61)
5 times a day211km (131 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€40($40)
on demand199km (124 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