Shannon Airport (SNN) is the nearest international airport to Doolin, making it the most convenient arrival point. For public transport connections, Galway and Ennis serve as important hubs for bus and train services, while Doolin Pier is the gateway for ferry services to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher.
Renting a car provides the most flexibility for exploring the region. Shannon Airport (SNN) is approximately a 1-hour drive from Doolin. From Dublin, driving to Doolin takes around 2 hours 55 minutes and can cost between €42 and €61 for fuel. Remember that driving in Ireland is on the left side of the road. Car rental services are available at all major airports.
Bus Éireann operates Route 350, a scenic service connecting Doolin with Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, and Ennis. From Shannon Airport, take Bus Éireann Route 343 to Ennis, then transfer to Route 350 for Doolin. From Dublin, you can take an express bus to Galway City, then transfer to Bus Éireann Route 350. A new Route 351 also runs daily from Galway City to Doolin Pier, connecting with national rail services in Oranmore and ferry sailings in Doolin, with fares ranging from €2.50 to €9. Bus travel from Doolin to Ennis typically takes about 1 hour and costs €7-€11.
There is no direct train service to Doolin. Travellers can take an Irish Rail train from Dublin Heuston to Galway or Ennis. From these cities, you would then transfer to a local bus (such as Bus Éireann Route 350) or a taxi to reach Doolin. A train journey from Dublin to Galway takes approximately 2 hours 22 minutes, costing €18-€25.
Doolin Pier is a departure point for ferries to the Aran Islands (Inis Oírr, Inis Meáin, Inis Mór) and for boat tours along the Cliffs of Moher. Services typically operate from March to November.
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