There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to County Clare by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Friars Walkbus 300
3h 30m€19–26Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
4h 22m€23–34Drive 223.6 km
- Drive from Dublin to County Clarecar 223.6 km
2h 33m€38–55Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merrion Square South to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Ennis Bóthar na Trócairebus 712
5h 21m€24–33
Dublin to County Clare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to County Clare is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to County Clare is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Ennis Friars Walk. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Dublin and County Clare is 237 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Clare without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €19 - €26.
The bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Friars Walk takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to County Clare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Clare is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €19 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Friars Walk hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Merrion Square South to Dublin Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to County Clare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ennis Friars Walk station.
Dublin to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to County Clare is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Dublin to County Clare.
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