The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carrick on Shannon by 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 Carrick on Shannon → Cliffs of Moher if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Longford Station stop 135771.
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Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Athenry and then to Athlone.
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Drive to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Carrick on Shannon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carrick on Shannon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you drive to Carrick-on-Shannon. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Longford Station stop 135771. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Bus Eireann, Bus Feda Teoranta and Westlink Coaches run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cliffs of Moher to Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Longford Station stop 135771. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Carrick on Shannon is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cliffs of Moher and Carrick on Shannon. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carrick on Shannon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 5h 10m | €28($28) | once daily | 240km (149 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 5h 45m | €23($23) | once a week | 298km (185 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 5h 55m | €26($26) | 4 times a day | 299km (186 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 55m | €46($46) | 5 times a day | 234km (146 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €36($36) | on demand | 182km (113 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Bus Feda Teoranta
Westlink Coaches
The following major airports near Carrick on Shannon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.