How to travel from Lahinch to Dublin, Ireland

The distance between Lahinch and Dublin is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lahinch to Dublin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick and then to Heuston.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dublin.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahinch and Dublin

There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Dublin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Lahinch and Dublin is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lahinch and Dublin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Dublin is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Dublin, 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 Lahinch and Dublin. We recommend that you drive to Dublin. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahinch and Dublin. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Dublin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341 and Dunnes Friars Walk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, Citylink and Aircoach run regular bus services between Lahinch and Dublin. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Dublin. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Lahinch and Dublin. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Dublin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Lahinch to Dublin

Compare travel optionsbetween Lahinch and Dublin

Transport options from Lahinch to Dublin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€26($26)
every 3 hours266km (165 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550415hrs
€32($32)
4 times a day312km (194 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€35($35)
5 times a day277km (172 miles)
Bus to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041, Train5h 25m
€35($35)
4 times a day320km (199 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€53($53)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Dublin

The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Dublin
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (112 miles) from Dublin
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Dublin