There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Doolin by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus 350
4h 36m€24–35Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus 350
5h 45m€23–35Train, bus via Limerick
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
5h 29m€25–38Drive 192.1 km
- Drive from Kildare to Doolincar 192.1 km
2h 52m€33–48
Kildare to Doolin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Doolin is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Doolin is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Doolin via Ennis B na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Kildare and Doolin is 234 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Doolin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kildare to Doolin, including transfers.
Kildare to Doolin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Doolin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ennis Frs Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Doolin is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kildare to Doolin.
There are 430+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Doolin via Ennis Frs Walk and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.







