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How to get fromMadrid to Doolinby plane, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Doolin by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    7h 54m
    €63–218

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Doolincar car
    36h 44m
    €149–708

  3. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    10h 18m
    €72–202

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    12h 14m
    €82–276

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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 vehicle from Madrid to Doolin via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 36h 44m.

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