How to travel from Cliffs of Moher to Inistioge, Ireland

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then The Regal Centre stop 331901 and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Train

Take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Inistioge.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge

There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Inistioge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 55m. 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 €47 ($47).

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge by train. 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 Inistioge is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Ennis Station stop 635341, Limerick, Kildare and Thomastown. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Irish Rail run train services between Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Ennis Station stop 635341, Colbert Station stop 635031, The Regal Centre stop 331901 and Kilkenny Ormond Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Bus Eireann, Irish Rail, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Dublin Coach, Local Link Tipperary, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, local link and Michael Kilbride run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Inistioge. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 50m 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 Inistioge. We recommend that you take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Inistioge is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 119km (74 miles) from Inistioge. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Inistioge. The distance is around 238km (148 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 Inistioge is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Transport options from Cliffs of Moher to Inistioge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€30($30)
twice daily253km (157 miles)
Bus via Ennis Station, stop 6353415h 55m
€27($27)
twice daily244km (151 miles)
Train
5hrs
€67($67)
every 20 mins347km (216 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€47($47)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Inistioge

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Inistioge
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Inistioge
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Inistioge