Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way and Galway from Dublin
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A long coach day from Dublin to the cliffs, with a coastal stretch and a stop in Galway city.
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County Clare, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher
Walk the cliff top, then see it from the sea
Cliffs of Moher at a glance
- Adult ticket
- €15 (at the gate)*
- Parking
- Included with the ticket*
- Time needed
- About 2 hours*
- From Galway
- 90 min (by car)*
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5 picks · from €34
Source: Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience (as of 25 Oct 2026).
The Cliffs of Moher run for almost 14 km along the Clare coast and rise over 700 ft at O'Brien's Tower. From the viewing areas you look out to the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, the Maumturks and Kerry.
Cliffs of Moher day trips
Coach days from Dublin and Galway, a cliff hike and an island cruise.
Cliffs of Moher and the Burren from Galway
A shorter day out of Galway along Galway Bay and through the Burren to the cliffs.
from €55
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Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher with a cliffs cruise, from Galway
Coach from Galway to Doolin, ferry to an Aran island, then the cruise along the foot of the cliffs.
from €84
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Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway day tour from Dublin
A full Dublin day out to the cliffs and the Burren, with Galway city on the way back.
from $87
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Small-group cliff hike from Doolin
Guided walk on the cliff path from Doolin, up to 14 people, meeting at 10:00 at the Fiddle + Bow Hotel.
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Best ways to see Moher
From the path, from the water and from the limestone hills next door.
Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 4.0 Stand by O'Brien's Tower
Built in 1835 at the high point of the paved cliff path.
Photo: David Purchase / CC BY-SA 2.0 Cruise below the cliffs
45 min to 1 h from Doolin Pier, March to October.
Photo: Suzanne Mischyshyn / CC BY-SA 2.0 Walk in from Doolin
Two guided walks leave the village at 10:00.
Photo: Limnoporus / CC BY-SA 4.0 Add the Burren
Limestone country on the same day trip from Galway.
Photo: louise price / CC BY-SA 2.0 Cross to Inis Oírr
15 minutes by ferry from Doolin Pier.
What you see from the top
The cliffs face the Atlantic between Hag’s Head in the south and the Doolin side in the north. They belong to the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark and are a Special Protection Area for birds. Fulmars, peregrine falcons, choughs and ravens live here all year.
From the Visitor Centre, a paved path runs 800 m along the edge to O’Brien’s Tower, built by Sir Cornelius O’Brien in 1835. Your ticket also covers the exhibition and VR theatre, a free audio guide app, binocular loan, luggage storage and the Lifts of Moher buggies. The tickets and parking page lists the rest.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Gate price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €15 |
| Student | €12 |
| Senior (over 65) | €12 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children under 12) | €30 |
| Child under 12 with a parent or guardian (up to 4) | Free |
Online tickets for 2027 cost less than the gate: €14 for an adult at peak times (11:00–16:00 in most months) and €9 off-peak. Summer evenings from 18:00 to 21:00 drop to €7. You get a 2-hour visit from the time you enter, and the car park is free with the ticket.
Three ways to get here
On a day tour. From Dublin, the coach tours run 12 h 30 min to 13 h and start at €75 on Viator. Some add Galway city or the Burren, and one goes via Ennis and Limerick. Compare them on the Dublin tours page.
From Galway the day is shorter: 8 to 10 h 30 min, from €55, with room for the Burren or an Aran island. The Galway tours page sets them side by side, and the Limerick and Shannon page covers the south.
By bus. Bus Éireann 350 links Galway and Ennis with a stop at the Visitor Centre. On weekdays the timetable shows 10 departures from Galway Bus Station, and the ride takes about 1 h 56 min. Times are on the getting there page.
By car. Galway is 90 minutes away, Ennis 40 and Limerick 75, by the Visitor Experience’s estimates. The car park is across the road from the Visitor Centre.
Map of the coast
The Visitor Centre is on the R478 between Liscannor to the south and Doolin Pier to the north.
- Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. Ticketed entrance, exhibition and cafés. Driving times on this site end here. source
- Visitor car park. Across the road from the Visitor Centre. Parking comes with the ticket. source
- O'Brien's Tower. Round tower from 1835 at the highest point of the paved path. source
- Moher Tower, Hag's Head. Southern end of the cliffs. The path from here to the Visitor Centre is closed. source
- Doolin Pier. Cliffs cruises and Aran Islands ferries leave from here. source
- Doolin. Village north of the cliffs, on bus route 350. source
- Liscannor (approximate location). Harbour village south of the cliffs, on the R478. source
- Lahinch (approximate location). Surf beach town, on bus route 350. source
- Ennistymon (approximate location). Market town on the River Inagh, on bus route 350. source
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
See it from the water
The Doolin Ferry Co cruise leaves Doolin Pier and runs along the base of the cliffs for 45 minutes to an hour, every day from March to October. The same company sells combined tickets with a crossing to one of the Aran Islands. Inis Oírr is 15 minutes away, Inis Mór 35. Read the cliffs cruise page for parking at the pier and tour prices.
When to come
The site opens at 08:00 from March to October and stays open until 21:00 from May to August. The Visitor Experience names 11:00 to 16:00 as peak time and recommends sunrise, sunset and evening for a quieter visit. At Shannon, an hour inland, July averages a high of 19.5 °C. Month-by-month figures are on the best time page.
Where to base yourself
Doolin is 15 minutes north of the cliffs on bus 350 and has the ferry pier. Lahinch and Ennistymon are 13 and 20 minutes south on the same bus. Hotels in each are on the where to stay page, and the open sections of the cliff path are on the cliff walk page. For limestone country and Aillwee Cave, see cliffs and the Burren.
Plan the cliffs
Sort the ticket, then choose a tour, the bus or the boat.
Tickets and parkingCliffs of Moher admission: €15 for an adult at the gate, free under 12, parking included. Opening hours by month, online prices and peak times.
Dublin to the cliffsCliffs of Moher day tours from Dublin compared: five coach and rail trips from €70 to €161.52, 12 h 30 min to 15 h, with Galway, the Burren or Limerick.
Galway to the cliffsCliffs of Moher tours from Galway: Burren day trips from €55 (8 h 15 min), Aran Islands and cliff cruise combos from €80, and bus 350 from Galway.
Cliffs from the seaThe Cliffs of Moher cruise from Doolin Pier (45 min to 1 h, from $34), Aran Islands crossings of 15 to 35 min, pier parking from €1 and Galway combo tours.
The Doolin cliff walkThe Doolin cliff walk and the coastal path: which sections are open, 3.5 km of paths at the Visitor Centre, and guided walks from Doolin from €34 and €42.20.
Getting to MoherHow to get to the Cliffs of Moher: Bus Éireann 350 from Galway (about 1 h 56 min) and drive times from Galway, Ennis, Limerick and Dublin.
Where to stayWhere to stay near the Cliffs of Moher: Doolin for the ferry pier and walks, Lahinch and Ennistymon on bus 350, and hotels listed within 20 km of the cliffs.
From Limerick and ShannonThe Cliffs of Moher from Limerick and Shannon Airport: a 7 h tour from €64, drive times of 75 min and 1 h and Dublin tours that pass through.
Cliffs and the BurrenTours that pair the Cliffs of Moher with the Burren and Doolin: Galway day trips from €55, Aillwee Cave from €65, Dublin combos from €78 and a farmer-led walk.
When to visitBest time to visit the Cliffs of Moher: Shannon weather by month (19.5 °C highs in July, 168.5 rain days a year), the quietest hours and late summer hours.
Questions about Cliffs of Moher
How much does it cost to visit the Cliffs of Moher?
At the gate in 2026, €15 for an adult, €12 for students and seniors over 65, and €30 for a family of two adults and two children under 12. Children under 12 go free with a parent or guardian. Parking is included.
What time do the Cliffs of Moher open?
08:00 from March to October and 09:00 from November to February. Closing time is 21:00 from May to August, 19:00 in March, April, September and October, and 17:00 in winter.
How long do you need at the Cliffs of Moher?
About 2 hours. A ticket covers a 2-hour visit from the time you go in.
Can you get to the Cliffs of Moher without a car?
Yes. Bus Éireann route 350 runs from Galway via Doolin to the cliffs, then on to Lahinch, Ennistymon and Ennis. The 06:00 weekday bus from Galway reaches the cliffs at 07:56.
How high are the Cliffs of Moher?
Over 700 ft at O'Brien's Tower, and almost 14 km (8 miles) long, according to the Visitor Experience. The rock formed over 320 million years ago.