There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, 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.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cliffs of Moher
6h 24m€84–114Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walk300
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher350
11h 46m€68–86Ferry, bus via Galway
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cliffs of Moher350
9h 26m€95–134Ferry, train, bus via Limerick
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher350
10h 51m€94–135Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cliffs of Moher350
11h 16m€94–132
Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher is to ferry and bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €120.
The distance between Holyhead and Cliffs of Moher is 363 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher without a car is to ferry and bus via Galway which takes 9h 26m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher, including transfers.
There are 304+ hotels available in Cliffs of Moher.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cliffs of Moher, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Cliffs of Moher. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cliffs of Moher via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Aston Quay, Crampton Quay, ATU Galway, and Cliffs of Moher in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- 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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- 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
- €44–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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