There are 3 ways to get from Foynes to Doolin by bus, train, car ferry, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Foynes to Limerick Colbertbus 314
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
4h 24m€33–46Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
- Drive from Killimer to Doolincar
1h 39m€18–43Bus
- Take the bus from Foynes to Harvey's Quaybus 314
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus 350
4h 28m€32–47
Foynes to Doolin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Foynes to Doolin is to car ferry and drive which costs €17 - €45 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Foynes to Doolin is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €17 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Foynes to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Foynes and arriving at Doolin via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Ennis B na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Foynes and Doolin is 140 km.
The best way to get from Foynes to Doolin without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Foynes to Doolin, including transfers.
Foynes to Doolin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Foynes station.
Foynes to Doolin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Harvey's Quay station.
There are 399+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Foynes, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Foynes to Doolin via Harvey's Quay, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Foynes to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Foynes to Harvey's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 069 22311
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €6–8
- Phone
- +353 65 905 3124
- enquiries@shannonferries.com
- Website
- shannonferries.com
Car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–23
- Website
- https://www.shannonferries.com/
- Passenger
- €6
- Car (incl. passengers)
- €23
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