What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Doolin?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Doolin is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €170 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Doolin?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Doolin is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs €95 - €250.

How far is it from Bristol to Doolin?

The distance between Bristol and Doolin is 626 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Doolin without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Doolin without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Cardiff which takes 18h 52m and costs €120 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Doolin?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Bristol to Doolin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 414+ hotels available in Doolin.

Bristol to Doolin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Doolin by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
8h 54m
€60–170
Fly Bristol Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
8h 35m
€53–204
Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus 132
5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
6. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
18h 52m
€123–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Doolincar
13h 7m
€119–682
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
8h 47m
€150–409
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
8h 22m
€96–248
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
10h 5m
€111–355
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus 132
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Friars Walkbus 300
5. Take the bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Doolinbus 350
20h 52m
€140–338

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

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18h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 626.1 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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 18h 52m.

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