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

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

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    8h 59m
    €53–164

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    6. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    19h
    €120–231

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar car
    13h 14m
    €176–293

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    8h 40m
    €64–228

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    8h 47m
    €143–357

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    8h 25m
    €99–289

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    10h 2m
    €110–353

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Doolin. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Doolin via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 19h.

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