There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Ennis by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 3h
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 30m
2 alternative options
Train via Tipperary • 3h 30m
Drive • 2h 22m
Dublin to Ennis by train
The train journey time between Dublin and Ennis is around 3h and covers a distance of around 235 km. Operated by Irish Rail, the Dublin to Ennis train service departs from Dublin Heuston and arrives in Ennis. Typically only one train runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ennis is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Ennis is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Friar's Walk. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ennis. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Dublin and Ennis is 191 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ennis without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €19 - €29.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Ennis takes 3h including transfers and departs once a week.
Dublin to Ennis bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Ennis train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ennis is to train which takes 3h and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 30m.
- Distance: 190.7 km
- Duration: 3h
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ennis, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ennis once a week. Tickets cost €19 - €29 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Friar's Walk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18 - €26 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €29
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €19 - €28
- Flexible
- €20 - €29
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €15 - €21
- Flexible
- €15 - €22
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €5 - €8
- Flexible
- €5 - €8
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Friar's Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Ennis bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Friar's Walk station.
Dublin to Ennis train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Ennis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ennis is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Dublin to Ennis.
There are 60+ hotels available in Ennis. Prices start at €52 per night.