The average train between Dublin and County Clare takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Dublin to County Clare. 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 every 4 hours between Dublin and County Clare. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 9:00 PM which arrives into County Clare at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dublin to County Clare? 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 Dublin to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at County Clare station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Dublin to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dublin to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Dublin and County Clare is 192 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 3h 40m.