What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher is to fly and train and bus which costs €80 - €210 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher is to fly and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cliffs of Moher?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cliffs of Moher via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 13 and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cliffs of Moher is 587 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 16h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher bus from?

Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cliffs of Moher?

There are 338+ hotels available in Cliffs of Moher.

Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
7h 8m
€92–209
Fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
4. Take the train from Limerick to Ennis
5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
11h 22m
€68–193
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway761 / ...
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cliffs of Moher350
16h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cliffs of Moher
9h 17m
€129–319
Fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)EDI - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
11h 41m
€97–200
Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cliffs of Moher
9h 13m
€105–237
Fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
4. Take the train from Limerick to Ennis
5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
11h 23m
€84–208
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Station65
5. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cliffs of Moher350
19h 18m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
5. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cliffs of Moher350
20h 37m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 586.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Cliffs of Moher, then walk to Cliffs of Moher. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cliffs of Moher via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, Dublin Airport Zone 13, ATU Galway, and Cliffs of Moher in around 16h 30m.

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