How to travel from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

The distance between Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Cliffs of MoherKillarney National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cliffs of Moher.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance197km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher

There are several options for getting from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you drive to Cliffs of Moher. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Avenue Road Killarney, Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Dunnes Friars Walk, Ennis Station stop 635341 and Cliffs of Moher stop 350531. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Dunnes Friars Walk and then to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Cliffs of Moher is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Cliffs of Moher. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Killarney National Park and Cliffs of Moher. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher

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Transport options from Killarney National Park to Cliffs of Moher
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay + 1 similar
3h 40m
€70($70)
5 times a day203km (126 miles)
Bus3h 45m
€70($70)
5 times a day203km (126 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 45m
€80($80)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€27($27)
on demand197km (123 miles)

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Airports near Cliffs of Moher

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Cliffs of Moher
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Cliffs of Moher
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Cliffs of Moher