There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cliffs of Moher by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry
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Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cliffs of Moher
6h 57m€60–299Train, ferry, bus, drive, car ferry
- Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
- Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee University Hospital40
- Drive from Tralee University Hospital to Tarbert
- Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
- Drive from Killimer to Cliffs of Moher
19h 45m€135–273Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cliffs of Moher
11h 1m€134–193Fly to Kerry Airport, bus
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Bus Station
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
10h 9m€90–251Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
- Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
- Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Station51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher350
22h 11m€102–158
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cliffs of Moher is to train and ferry and bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 22h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cliffs of Moher is to fly and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs €60 - €300.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cliffs of Moher is 591 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cliffs of Moher without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 22h 11m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cliffs of Moher, including transfers.
There are 338+ hotels available in Cliffs of Moher.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Cliffs of Moher, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Cliffs of Moher, then walk to Cliffs of Moher. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cliffs of Moher via Rhoose station, Rhoose, Bridgend, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Tralee University Hospital, Tarbert, and Killimer in around 19h 45m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport via Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €170–430
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- €40–65
Train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee University Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 65 905 3124
- enquiries@shannonferries.com
- Website
- shannonferries.com
Car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–23
- Website
- ShannonFerry Group Ltd
- Passenger
- €6
- Car (incl. passengers)
- €23
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–220
- On Foot
- €40–50
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