There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Cahir by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cahir245X
2h 30m€17–25Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to CahirRe
3h 7m€18–26Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Cahir177.3 km
1h 48m€30–43Bus via Clonmel Showgrounds
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Clonmel Showgrounds717
3h 51m€19–35
Dublin to Cahir by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cahir is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cahir is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Cahir. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Dublin and Cahir is 178 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Cahir without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €17 - €25.
The bus from Dublin Busáras to Cahir takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Dublin to Cahir bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Cahir is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Cahir 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Cahir via Limerick Junction in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Clonmel Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Cahir bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cahir station.
Dublin to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Cahir is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Dublin to Cahir.
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