There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Ennis by bus, train or car
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Dublin to Ennis by bus
The bus journey time between Dublin and Ennis is around 3h 30m and covers a distance of around 238 km. Operated by Dublin Coach, the Dublin to Ennis bus service departs from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arrives in Dunnes, Friars Walk. Typically 126 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ennis is to bus which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Ennis is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at Dunnes, Friars Walk. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Heuston and arriving at Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Dublin and Ennis is 191 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ennis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €16 - €19.
The bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Dunnes, Friars Walk takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Ennis bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Ennis train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ennis is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €16 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 4m.
- Distance: 190.7 km
- Duration: 3h 30m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ennis, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Dunnes, Friars Walk hourly. Tickets cost €16 - €19 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €15 - €18
- Flexible
- €19 - €22
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €7 - €9
- Flexible
- €8 - €10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Dunnes, Friars Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €19
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Ennis bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dunnes, Friars Walk station.
Dublin to Ennis train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Ennis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ennis is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Dublin to Ennis.
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