The average train between County Clare and Dublin takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare to Dublin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between County Clare and Dublin. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Dublin at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 28m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from County Clare to Dublin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Dublin. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Dublin station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
County Clare to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
County Clare to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between County Clare and Dublin is 192 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Dublin Heuston via Limerick in around 3h 43m.