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

The cheapest way to get from Castlerock to Doolin is to train and bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlerock to Doolin is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €95.

How far is it from Castlerock to Doolin?

The distance between Castlerock and Doolin is 406 km. The road distance is 366.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlerock to Doolin without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Castlerock to Doolin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Castlerock to Doolin?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlerock to Doolin is 366 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Castlerock to Doolin.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 310+ hotels available in Doolin.

Castlerock to Doolin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castlerock to Doolin by train, bus, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Derry-Londonderry0
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Station64
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
9h 40m
€43–66
Train, bus via Dublin
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
11h 6m
€60–88
Drive 366.5 km
1. Drive from Castlerock to Doolin366.5 km
5h 1m
€65–94
Train, bus via Galway
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Derry-Londonderry0
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
9h 40m
€47–71

Castlerock to Doolin by train, foot, and bus

34Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 405.9 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Castlerock, Northern Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Castlerock to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlerock to Doolin via Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 11h 6m.

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