How to travel from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher by bus, taxi 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 MoherShannon Airport (SNN) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cliffs of Moher.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Shannon Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Cliffs of Moher.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance64km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher

There are several options for getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (29 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cliffs of Moher. instead which will take 50min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341 and Cliffs of Moher stop 350531. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cliffs of Moher from Shannon Airport (SNN) is to take a taxi which will take 50min and cost around €110 ($110).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Cliffs of Moher stop 350531. instead which will take 1h 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cliffs of Moher. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher

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Transport options from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cliffs of Moher
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
€20($20)
5 times a day70km (44 miles)
Taxi
50min
€110($110)
on demand64km (40 miles)
Drive
50min
€9($9)
on demand64km (40 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