There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Aillwee 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 Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Galway to Aillwee Cavetaxi
3h 27m€93–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballyvaughanbus 350
4h 15m€34–59Drive 230.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Aillwee Cavecar 230.3 km
2h 42m€40–58Bus via Ennis B na Trócaire
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Ballyvaughanbus 350
6h 16m€50–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Aillwee Cave is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Aillwee Cave is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Aillwee Cave. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Ballyvaughan via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Dublin and Aillwee Cave is 258 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Aillwee Cave without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs €90 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Dublin to Aillwee Cave, including transfers.
Dublin to Aillwee Cave bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Aillwee Cave bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Aillwee Cave is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Dublin to Aillwee Cave.
There are 548+ hotels available in Aillwee Cave.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Aillwee Cave, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Crampton Quay to Aillwee Cave via ATU Galway and Ballyvaughan in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
City Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 525 252
- Website
- citytaxisgalway.com
West Coast Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 591 888
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