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How to get fromAberystwyth to Doolinby train, plane, bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Doolin by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeBHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    10h 12m
    €94–270

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus132
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus761 / ...
    5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus350
    18h 30m
    €93–167

  3. Bus, train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbusT1c
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee University Hospitalbus40
    5. Drive from Tralee University Hospital to Doolincar
    18h 7m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus132
    5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus761 / ...
    6. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus350
    22h 9m
    €197–321

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Doolincar
    8h 36m
    €112–155

  6. Bus, ferry via Cork

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Placebus40
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Stationbus51
    5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus350
    20h 5m
    €95–170

  7. Bus, ferry via Cork #2

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationbusT5
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Placebus40
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Stationbus51
    5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus350
    21h 30m
    €96–131

Aberystwyth to Doolin by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Doolin via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Tralee University Hospital in around 18h 7m.

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