How to travel from Skerries to Doolin, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Doolin is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skerries to Doolin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DoolinSkerries if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Hotel Doolin stop 346341.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Doolin.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Doolin

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Doolin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Skerries and Doolin is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Skerries and Doolin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Doolin is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Doolin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skerries and Doolin. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 15 stop 7348 and Galway Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Citylink, Aircoach, Eireagle, Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Skerries and Doolin. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Doolin. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Coach Station and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346341. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Skerries and Doolin. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Doolin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Skerries to Doolin

Compare travel optionsbetween Skerries and Doolin

Transport options from Skerries to Doolin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
€34($34)
5 times a day327km (203 miles)
Bus via Abbey St Lower, stop 2925h 45m
€17($17)
5 times a day343km (213 miles)
Train and Bus
5hrs
€42($42)
5 times a day325km (202 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€56($56)
on demand284km (176 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