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.
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 Doolin → Skerries if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway Coach Station and then to Hotel Doolin stop 346341.
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Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Hotel Doolin stop 346341.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €34($34) | 5 times a day | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus via Abbey St Lower, stop 292 | 5h 45m | €17($17) | 5 times a day | 343km (213 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5hrs | €42($42) | 5 times a day | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €56($56) | on demand | 284km (176 miles) |
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The following major airports near Doolin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.