There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
3h 49m€41–56Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 50m€32–46Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Thoor Ballyleecar 197.8 km
2h 15m€35–50Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Gortbus 51
5h 52m€56–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Labane via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Gort via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Dublin and Thoor Ballylee is 233 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee, including transfers.
Dublin to Thoor Ballylee bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Thoor Ballylee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Thoor Ballylee, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Gort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Thoor Ballylee bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Dublin to Thoor Ballylee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Thoor Ballylee is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Dublin to Thoor Ballylee.
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