How to travel from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick, Ireland

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick 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 LimerickCliffs of Moher if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Limerick.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Limerick.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance79km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick

There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Cliffs of Moher and Limerick by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick. We recommend that you take a taxi to Limerick. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Limerick. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick. 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 55m 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 Limerick. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Limerick is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Limerick. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Limerick. The distance is around 79km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Transport options from Cliffs of Moher to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 55m
€21($21)
5 times a day80km (49 miles)
Bus via Ennis Station, stop 6353412h 30m
€16($16)
5 times a day106km (66 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 40m
€21($21)
5 times a day81km (50 miles)
Taxi
1hr
€150($150)
on demand79km (49 miles)
Drive
1hr
€11($11)
on demand79km (49 miles)

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Airports near Limerick

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Limerick
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Limerick
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Limerick