There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Knock Shrine by train, bus, night bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 4h
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 38m
2 alternative options
Bus, night bus • 4h 35m
Drive • 2h 31m
Dublin to Knock Shrine by train, walk and bus
The journey time between Dublin and Knock Shrine is around 4h and covers a distance of around 233 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Irish Rail and Bus Eireann, the Dublin to Knock Shrine service departs from Heuston and arrives in Knock Shrine. Typically 33 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Knock Shrine is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Knock Shrine is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Temple Bar, Crampton Quay and arriving at Knock via Eyre Square Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Dublin and Knock Shrine is 183 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Dublin to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Dublin to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Temple Bar, Crampton Quay station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 38m.
Dublin to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, arrive at Knock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Knock Shrine is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dublin to Knock Shrine.
- Distance: 183.5 km
- Duration: 4h
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Knock Shrine, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Heuston to Ballyhaunis 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Bus Eireann operates a bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Charlestown, stop 141631 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17 - €24 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €17 - €20
- Flexible
- €21 - €25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- Citylink
- Standard
- €14 - €21
- Web Fare
- €12 - €18
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (0)74 9548114
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Night bus from Eyre Square Galway to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Charlestown, stop 141631
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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