How to travel from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran, Ireland

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran by taxi, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BundoranCliffs of Moher if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Tourist Office Bundoran.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Galway Cathedral then take the bus to Tourist Office Bundoran.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bundoran.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran

There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran by taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran. We recommend that you drive to Bundoran. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Galway Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran. We recommend that you take a taxi to Galway Cathedral then take the bus to Tourist Office Bundoran. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bundoran is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Bundoran. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cliffs of Moher and Bundoran

Transport options from Cliffs of Moher to Bundoran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€14($14)
twice daily272km (169 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550416hrs
€27($27)
4 times a day280km (174 miles)
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€140($140)
twice daily253km (157 miles)
Train and Bus4h 50m
€21($21)
once a week298km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€33($33)
on demand239km (149 miles)

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Airports near Bundoran

The following major airports near Bundoran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Bundoran
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bundoran
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Bundoran