How to travel from Lismore to Lahinch, Ireland

The distance between Lismore and Lahinch is around 167km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lismore to Lahinch by taxi, train, bus 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 via Cork, Anderson's Quay

Take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Ennis Station stop 635341.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Limerick Junction then take the train to Ennis then take the bus to Lahinch stop 350961.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lahinch.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lismore and Lahinch

There are several options for getting from Lismore to Lahinch by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Lismore and Lahinch is around 167km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lismore and Lahinch by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lismore to Lahinch is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Lismore and Lahinch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lismore and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lismore and Lahinch. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lismore to Lahinch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fermoy Fermoy, Parnell Place stop 255021 and Ennis Station stop 635341. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Local Link Waterford, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Lismore and Lahinch. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lismore to Lahinch. We recommend that you take a taxi to Limerick Junction then take the train to Ennis then take the bus to Lahinch stop 350961. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Lahinch is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Lahinch. 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 Lismore and Lahinch. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lismore to Lahinch is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lismore and Lahinch

Transport options from Lismore to Lahinch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Cork, Anderson's Quay + 1 similar
5h 10m
€29($29)
every 3 hours280km (174 miles)
Bus5h 15m
€22($22)
6 times a week251km (156 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus
2h 40m
€125($125)
every 3 hours167km (103 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€36($36)
on demand179km (111 miles)

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Airports near Lahinch

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Lahinch
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Lahinch
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Lahinch