The distance between The Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher is around 32km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 55min.
We've found 1 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Cliffs of Moher by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cliffs of Moher → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre Car Park.
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There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Cliffs of Moher by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 55min.
The distance between The Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher is around 32km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 20km (13 miles)
It takes around 55min to get from The Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Cliffs of Moher is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre Car Park. instead which will take 55min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre Car Park. instead which will take 55min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre Car Park. instead which will take 55min.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from The Aran Islands to Cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre Car Park. instead which will take 55min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Cliffs of Moher is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
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The following major airports near Cliffs of Moher offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.