The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Dublin is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel.
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Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Heuston.
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There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Dublin is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cliffs of Moher and Dublin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Cliffs of Moher and Dublin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cliffs of Moher and Dublin. We recommend that you drive to Dublin. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Dublin. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Ennis Station stop 635341 and Dunnes Friars Walk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, Citylink and Aircoach run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Dublin. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Dublin. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €30($30) | 5 times a day | 277km (172 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 4h 50m | €35($35) | 4 times a day | 302km (188 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €42($42) | 4 times a day | 288km (179 miles) |
Bus to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041, Train | 5h 20m | €39($39) | 4 times a day | 311km (193 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €36($36) | on demand | 264km (164 miles) |
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