There are 4 ways to get from Clonmacnoise 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- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus 350
5h 17m€27–39Drive 121.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Clonmacnoise to Doolincar 121.7 km
1h 43m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone to Galwaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus 350
5h 25mTrain, bus via Ennis
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain Ic
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
6h 4m€30–43
Clonmacnoise to Doolin by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Doolin is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Doolin is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonmacnoise to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Clonmacnoise and arriving at Doolin via Athlone and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Clonmacnoise and Doolin is 170 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Doolin without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Clonmacnoise to Doolin, including transfers.
Clonmacnoise to Doolin bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Clonmacnoise to Doolin bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonmacnoise to Doolin is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Clonmacnoise to Doolin.
There are 350+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Clonmacnoise, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Doolin via Athlone Stn, Athlone, Galway, and Galway Ceannt in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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