How to travel from Limerick to Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

The distance between Limerick and Cliffs of Moher 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 Limerick to Cliffs of Moher by train, bus, taxi 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 Dunnes Friars Walk and then to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cliffs of Moher.

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

Unicabs

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Drive

Drive to Cliffs of Moher.

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

There are several options for getting from Limerick to Cliffs of Moher by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 25m. 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 Limerick and Cliffs of Moher is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Limerick and Cliffs of Moher by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Cliffs of Moher, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limerick and Cliffs of Moher. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limerick to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 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 1h 50m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Limerick and Cliffs of Moher. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take the train to Ennis then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Limerick and Cliffs of Moher. 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 Limerick to Cliffs of Moher is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Limerick to Cliffs of Moher

Compare travel optionsbetween Limerick and Cliffs of Moher

Transport options from Limerick to Cliffs of Moher
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 50m
€21($21)
5 times a day82km (51 miles)
Bus via Ennis Station, stop 6353412h 25m
€15($15)
5 times a day99km (61 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 35m
€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 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