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How to get fromCliffs of Moher to Ballantraeby bus, car ferry, car, train or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Ballantrae by bus, car ferry, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus760 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus785
    4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    11h 52m
    £93–250

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    7h 16m
    £87–243

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus712
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    14h 1m
    £101–322

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus64
    3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus212
    4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    14h 57m

  5. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus64
    3. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain0
    4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    15h 52m
    £88–246

Cliffs of Moher to Ballantrae by foot, bus, train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Ballantrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cliffs of Moher to Ballantrae. However, you can walk to Cliffs of Moher, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Galway Coach Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Glengall Street, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the line 0 train to York Street, take the taxi to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, then take the line 360 bus to Kings Arms Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Ballantrae via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 7h 16m.

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