There are 5 ways to get from Ballybunion to Doolin by bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbertbus 314
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
5h 30m€38–54Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Ballybunion to Tarbertcar
- Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
- Drive from Killimer to Doolincar
1h 46m€19–44Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Harvey's Quaybus 314
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus 350
5h 34m€38–55Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
- Take the bus from Killimer Fery to Ennis Stationbus 337
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
5h 59m€27–55Bus via Listowel
- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
6h 1m€44–66
Ballybunion to Doolin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballybunion to Doolin is to drive and car ferry which costs €18 - €45 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybunion to Doolin is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 46m and costs €18 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybunion to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Ballybunnion and arriving at Doolin via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Ennis B na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Ballybunion and Doolin is 195 km.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Doolin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ballybunion to Doolin, including transfers.
Ballybunion to Doolin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballybunnion station.
Ballybunion to Doolin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Harvey's Quay station.
There are 399+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Ballybunion, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Doolin via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Ballybunnion to Harvey's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 069 22311
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €6–8
Bus from Killimer Fery to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Leap
- €5–6
- Cash
- €7–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 65 905 3124
- enquiries@shannonferries.com
- Website
- shannonferries.com
Car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–23
- Website
- https://www.shannonferries.com/
- Passenger
- €6
- Car (incl. passengers)
- €23
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