The distance between Lahinch and Dingle peninsula is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula by bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dingle peninsula → Lahinch if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061 and then to Lispole stop 635911.
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Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061.
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Drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Dingle Peninsula.
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There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Lahinch and Dingle peninsula is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lahinch and Dingle peninsula by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Dingle peninsula is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Dingle Peninsula. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahinch and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341, Colbert Station stop 635031, Casement Station stop 635061 and Lispole stop 635911. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Bus Eireann and Irish Rail run regular bus services between Lahinch and Dingle peninsula. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061 and then to Lispole stop 635911. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Dingle peninsula is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061 and then to Lispole stop 635911. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Dingle peninsula is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Train | 4h 30m | €69($69) | every 4 hours | 232km (144 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 245km (152 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €33($33) | hourly | 138km (86 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Car | 2h 60m | €38($38) | every 20 mins | 154km (95 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dingle peninsula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.