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
4h 21m€77–100Bus via Oranmore
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Ballynalackanbus 351
6h 31m€31–45Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Doolin Cavecar 171.8 km
2h 16m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
6h 41m€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 drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 16m.
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 Bus Stn and arriving at Ballynalackan via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
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 4h 21m and costs €75 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Cork to Doolin Cave, including transfers.
Cork to Doolin Cave bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Doolin Cave bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Oranmore North 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 357+ hotels available in Doolin Cave.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Doolin Cave, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Doolin Cave via Oranmore North and Ballynalackan in around 6h 31m.
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Oranmore North to Ballynalackan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €6–8
- Cash
- €9–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- 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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