Tour
Cliffs of Moher and the Wild Atlantic Way from Limerick
The tour on this page that starts in Limerick: 7 h, from €64.
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From Limerick and Shannon
The shortest way in from the west's main airport
Cliffs of Moher at a glance
- From Limerick
- 75 min (by car)*
- From Shannon Airport
- 1 h (by car)*
- Limerick tour
- From €64 (7 h)*
- From Ennis
- 40 min (by car)*
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3 picks · from €64
Sources: Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, Viator (as of 25 Oct 2026).
Shannon Airport is an hour from the cliffs and Limerick 75 minutes, by the Visitor Experience's figures. The road runs through Ennistymon and Lahinch, two towns you can stay in.
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Tours from the south
A Limerick day trip and two Dublin tours that run through Limerick.
Cliffs of Moher and the Wild Atlantic Way from Limerick
Rated 4.1 out of 5. 317 reviews7 h
A seven-hour day from Limerick to the cliffs along the Clare coast.
from €64
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Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Limerick from Dublin
A southern route from Dublin that takes in Limerick and the town of Ennis as well as the cliffs.
from €70
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Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway by rail from Dublin
Train out of Dublin, then a coach around Bunratty, the cliffs, the Burren and Galway Bay.
from €161.52
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Driving from Limerick
The Visitor Experience route takes the M18 north to junction 12, then the N85 to Ennistymon and the N67 to Lahinch. From Lahinch, follow the R478 through Liscannor. The cliffs are 5.6 km on, with the coach park on the left and the car park on the right.
| From | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Galway | 90 min | Main roads |
| Galway, coast road | 1 h 45 min | Via Ballyvaughan |
| Ennis | 40 min | Via Ennistymon and Lahinch |
| Shannon Airport | 1 h | Via Ennis |
| Limerick | 75 min | M18, N85, N67, R478 |
| Dublin | About 4 h | Via Limerick |
| Killimer car ferry | 45 min | From the Tarbert ferry, Kerry side |
From Shannon Airport
Shannon is an hour from the cliffs. If you land in the morning, Ennistymon and Lahinch are on the way, and both have hotels and EV chargers. The where to stay page lists them.
Tours from the south
The Limerick tour runs 7 hours along the Clare coast to the cliffs and starts at €64. Two Dublin tours also take the southern route: one through Ennis and Limerick, and one by rail with a stop at Bunratty.
| Tour | From (per person) | Rating (reviews) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffs of Moher and the Wild Atlantic Way from Limerick1 | €64 | 4.1 (317) | 7 h |
| Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Limerick from Dublin2 | €70 | 4.9 (1,270) | 12 h 30 min |
| Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway by rail from Dublin3 | €161.52 | 4.6 (1,228) | 15 h |
The Ennis and Limerick tour starts in Dublin, and the rail tour leaves Dublin by train. Both are on the Dublin tours page too.
No car, no tour
Bus Éireann 350 links Ennis and the cliffs via Ennistymon and Lahinch. The bus times are on the getting there page, and ticket prices on the tickets page.
Questions about Cliffs of Moher
How far are the Cliffs of Moher from Shannon Airport?
About 1 hour by car, per the Visitor Experience.
How do I drive from Limerick to the Cliffs of Moher?
Take the M18 to junction 12, the N85 to Ennistymon, the N67 to Lahinch, then the R478 through Liscannor. The car park is 5.6 km past Liscannor on the right. Allow 75 minutes.
Is there a tour from Limerick to the Cliffs of Moher?
Yes. The Viator tour from Limerick takes 7 h and costs from €64, rated 4.1 from 317 reviews (read 25 October 2026).
Is there a bus from Ennis to the Cliffs of Moher?
Bus Éireann 350 runs between Ennis and Galway via Ennistymon, Lahinch and the cliffs. On the weekday timetable the cliffs to Ennis Station leg takes 54 minutes.
Are there EV chargers at the Cliffs of Moher?
No. The Visitor Experience lists chargers in Lahinch, Ennistymon and at Hotel Doolin.
