There are 4 ways to get from Dalkey to Doolin by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
5h 41m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus 350
6h 54m€32–45Drive 264.5 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Doolincar 264.5 km
3h 6m€45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Friars Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
7h 38m€29–41
Dalkey to Doolin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalkey to Doolin is to bus via Galway which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkey to Doolin is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Doolin via Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Dalkey and Doolin is 290 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Doolin without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 5h 41m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Dalkey to Doolin, including transfers.
Dalkey to Doolin bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dalkey to Doolin bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalkey to Doolin is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dalkey to Doolin.
There are 352+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Dalkey, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dalkey to Doolin via Tara Street, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Friars Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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