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Compare train and bus for Dublin to Ennis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Ennis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Ennis:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dublin to Ennis costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ennis take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 6h 29m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dublin to Ennis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dublin to Ennis is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:25 PM3h04Dublin8:29 PMEnnis$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
5:25 PM3h04Dublin8:29 PMEnnis$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:25 PM3h04Dublin8:29 PMEnnis$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
3:30 PM3h14Dublin6:44 PMEnnis$331One-way1 transfer
11:30 AM3h30Dublin3:00 PMEnnis$351One-way1 transfer
7:35 AM4h06Dublin11:41 AMEnnis$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Ennis:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dublin to Ennis costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ennis take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 82 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Ennis as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) and arrive in Ennis, Bus Station.
- Travel with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to go to Ennis by train.
- Travel with Alibus, Dublin Coach to go to Ennis by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Dublin Coach.
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