There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cliffs of Moherbus 350
6h 37m€37–54Drive 201 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Cliffs of Mohercar 201 km
2h 54m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Cliffs of Moherbus 350
6h 50m€40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cliffs of Moherbus 350
6h 53m€45–63Train, bus via Ennis
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain Ic
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moherbus 350
7h€38–56
Carlow to Cliffs of Moher by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Cliffs of Moher via Red Cow Luas and Ennis B na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Carlow and Cliffs of Moher is 279 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher, including transfers.
Carlow to Cliffs of Moher bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Cliffs of Moher bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cliffs of Moher is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Carlow to Cliffs of Moher.
There are 449+ hotels available in Cliffs of Moher.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cliffs of Moher, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Cliffs of Moher via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, Ennis B na Trócaire, and Cliffs of Moher in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athenry to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €21–29
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