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How to get fromLiverpool to Doolinby plane, bus, car ferry, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Doolin by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
    7h 48m
    €62–231

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeMAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    7h 34m
    €50–201

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
    2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain0
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus64
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus350
    20h 47m
    €100–153

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Doolincar
    8h 3m
    €110–152

  5. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeLPL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
    8h 29m
    €117–275

  6. Fly Liverpool to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLPL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    7h
    €101–356

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeMAN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
    9h 3m
    €113–250

Liverpool to Doolin by car ferry, bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Doolin via Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, Ulsterbus Depot, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 20h 47m.

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