How to travel from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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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Bus

Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Heuston.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dublin.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cliffs of Moher and Dublin

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cliffs of Moher and Dublin

Transport options from Cliffs of Moher to Dublin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€30($30)
5 times a day277km (172 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550414h 50m
€35($35)
4 times a day302km (188 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€42($42)
4 times a day288km (179 miles)
Bus to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041, Train5h 20m
€39($39)
4 times a day311km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€36($36)
on demand264km (164 miles)

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Airports near Dublin

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Dublin
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (112 miles) from Dublin
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Dublin