What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Doolin?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Doolin is to train and bus and fly which costs €90 - €340 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Doolin?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Doolin is to fly and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Doolin?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Doolin via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre, Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

How far is it from Inverness to Doolin?

The distance between Inverness and Doolin is 708 km.

How do I travel from Inverness to Doolin without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Doolin without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin which takes 18h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Doolin?

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Inverness to Doolin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Doolin bus from?

Inverness to Doolin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Doolin bus arrive?

Inverness to Doolin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 389+ hotels available in Doolin.

Inverness to Doolin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Doolin by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane INV - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
10h 43m
€118–296
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
10h 57m
€94–332
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
18h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar
11h 19m
€135–233
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
12h 37m
€106–317
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
12h 22m
€108–291
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus
12h 37m
€141–305
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Jubilee Roadbus 271
4. Take the bus from Clones Diamond to ATU Galwaybus
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
20h 1m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
5. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus 350
21h 7m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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6h 40mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Doolin.

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Distance: 707.9 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Doolin via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 18h 56m.

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