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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Doolin is to drive and car ferry which costs €170 - €290 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Doolin is to drive and car ferry which takes 13h 14m and costs €170 - €290.

How far is it from Bristol to Doolin?

The distance between Bristol and Doolin is 665 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 which takes 20h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Bristol to Doolin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 393+ hotels available in Doolin.

Bristol to Doolin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 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 Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
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 38m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar
13h 14m
€174–289
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
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
20h 14m
Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus
10h 14m
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 53m
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 32m
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 9m
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus
12h 35m
Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
11h 26m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.6 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, 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, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 20h 14m.

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