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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Doolin is to train and fly and bus which costs €75 - €210 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Doolin is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs €120 - €410.

How far is it from Cardiff to Doolin?

The distance between Cardiff and Doolin is 686 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Doolin without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 16h 51m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Cardiff to Doolin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 308+ hotels available in Doolin.

Cardiff to Doolin - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Doolin by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
9h 48m
€77–209
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
9h 38m
€63–326
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
16h 51m
€141–228
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee University Hospital40
4. Drive from Tralee University Hospital to Doolin
17h 6m
€123–232
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Doolin
10h 37m
€136–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
8h 58m
€122–401
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
9h 3m
€109–315
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
10h 44m
€108–321
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
12h 15m
€102–261
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway761 / ...
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin350
17h 12m
€109–207
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway761 / ...
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin350
19h 31m
€94–129
Bus, ferry via Cork
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Station51
5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin350
21h 6m
€96–132

Cardiff to Doolin by train, car ferry, bus, and foot

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16h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, 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 Cardiff Central to Doolin via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Parkgate Street, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 16h 51m.

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