There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Doolin Cave by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Ennis to Doolin Cavetaxi
3h 39m€77–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Eyre Square to Ballynalackanbus 351
5h 53m€26–45Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Doolin Cavecar 171.8 km
2h 16m€31–44Bus via Ennis
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
6h 29m€36–52
Cork to Doolin Cave by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Doolin Cave is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Doolin Cave is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Doolin Cave. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Ballynalackan via Eyre Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Cork and Doolin Cave is 211 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Doolin Cave without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cork to Doolin Cave, including transfers.
Cork to Doolin Cave bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Doolin Cave bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Doolin Cave is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cork to Doolin Cave.
There are 373+ hotels available in Doolin Cave.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Doolin Cave, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Doolin Cave via Galway Ceannt, Eyre Square, and Ballynalackan in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
AAA Taxi's Ennis
- Phone
- +353 65 689 2999
- Website
- aaataxisennis.ie
Burren Taxis
- Phone
- +353 65 682 3456
Clare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 65 682 0777
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