How to travel from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff, Ireland

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then Limerick Junction and then to Cork Kent then take the bus to Glengarriff stop 256031.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Glengarriff.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance247km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff

There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff. We recommend that you drive to Glengarriff. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Ennis Station stop 635341 and Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Bus Eireann, Donal Harrington and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 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 Glengarriff. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then Limerick Junction and then to Killarney then take a taxi to Glengarriff. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Glengarriff. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cliffs of Moher and Glengarriff

Transport options from Cliffs of Moher to Glengarriff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 15m
€27($27)
every 20 mins301km (187 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€52($52)
every 20 mins318km (198 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi4h 25m
€180($180)
3 times a week301km (187 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€49($49)
on demand247km (154 miles)

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Airports near Glengarriff

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Glengarriff
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Glengarriff