Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher without a car is to train and bus and car ferry and taxi which takes 21h 32m and costs £190 - £340.

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How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher, including transfers.

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Where can I stay near Cliffs of Moher?

There are 267+ hotels available in Cliffs of Moher. Prices start at €70 per night.

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Distance: 755.8 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Cliffs of Moher, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 & 3, take the walk to London Heathrow airport, fly to Shannon, take the walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Cliffs of Moher, then take the walk to Cliffs of Moher. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, take the train to Stansted Airport, take the walk to London Stansted airport, fly to Shannon, take the walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Cliffs of Moher, then take the walk to Cliffs of Moher.

Airlines

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Shannon

Ave. Duration: 1h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €65 - €310

Flights from London City to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €70 - €420

Flights from London City to Dublin via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 3h 37m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: €70 - €420

Aer Lingus

Website: aerlingus.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Shannon

Ave. Duration: 1h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €65 - €310

Flights from London City to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €70 - €420

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from London Stansted to Shannon

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €17 - €280

Flights from London Gatwick to Shannon

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €35 - €320

Flights from London Stansted to Knock

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €17 - €230

Ryanair UK

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from London Stansted to Shannon

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: €35 - €290

Train operators

Greater Anglia

Email: ContactCentre@greateranglia.co.uk
Website: greateranglia.co.uk

Train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)

Ave. Duration: 49 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: €17 - €25
Website: https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/

Standard: €17 - €25

Train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street

Ave. Duration: 58 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: €18 - €26
Website: https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/

Standard: €18 - €26

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Railway-News

c2c

Phone: +44 345 744 4422
Email: contact@c2crail.co.uk
Website: c2c-online.co.uk

Train from Southend Central to West Ham

Ave. Duration: 46 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: €13 - €18
Website: https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/

C2C train passing Shadwell

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Train exterior

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Thameslink

Phone: 0345 026 4700
Website: thameslinkrailway.com

Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport

Ave. Duration: 28 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: €15 - €35
Website: https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/

Anytime Day Single: €15 - €22
Anytime Day Single 1st Class: €23 - €35

Southern Service

Phone: +44 3451 27 29 20
Website: southernrailway.com

Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport

Ave. Duration: 30 min
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €11 - €17
Website: https://www.southernrailway.com/

Anytime Day Single: €11 - €17

Exterior of Southern Railways train

Irish Rail

Phone: +353 1 836 6222
Website: irishrail.ie

Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry

Ave. Duration: 2h 4m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €16 - €24
Website: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Schedules at: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at: https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568

Semi Flexible: €16 - €23
Flexible: €17 - €24

Train from Athenry to Ennis

Ave. Duration: 49 min
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €7 - €10
Website: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Schedules at: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at: https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568

Semi Flexible: €7 - €10
Flexible: €7 - €10

Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford

Ave. Duration: 1h 43m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: €11 - €17
Website: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Schedules at: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at: https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568

Semi Flexible: €11 - €17
Flexible: €12 - €17

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Heuston station concourse

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Exterior of Heuston Station

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Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone: +353 1 836 6111
Website: buseireann.ie

Bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher

Ave. Duration: 51 min
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: €8 - €12
Website: https://www.buseireann.ie/

Bus from Knock Airport to ATU Galway City

Ave. Duration: 1h 37m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: €11 - €16
Website: https://www.buseireann.ie/

Bus from ATU Galway City to Cliffs of Moher

Ave. Duration: 2h 3m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: €11 - €16
Website: https://www.buseireann.ie/

Bus from Longford Station to Cois Chlair

Ave. Duration: 2h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €11 - €16
Website: https://www.buseireann.ie/

Expressway

Phone: 0818 836611
Website: expressway.ie

Bus from Knock Airport to Galway GMIT

Ave. Duration: 1h 28m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €13 - €19
Website: https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at: https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at: https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search

Standard: €13 - €19

National Express

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details

Phone: 08717 81 81 81
Website: nationalexpress.com

Bus from Liverpool Street Station to Birkenhead

Ave. Duration: 3h 13m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €35 - €50
Website: https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Ferry operators

P&O Ferries

Phone: 01304 448866.
Website: poferries.com

Car ferry from Liverpool to Dublin Terminal 4

Ave. Duration: 8h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €45 - €140
Website: P&O Ferries

Passenger & Car Saver: €117
Passenger & Car Flexi: €141
Overnight Cabin: €47

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Stena Line

Phone: +44 844 770 7070
Email: info.se@stenaline.com
Website: stenaline.co.uk

Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: €43
Website: https://www.stenalinetravel.com/

Passenger: €43
Passenger Car: €160 - €230

Arriving at Dublin Port

Panoramio

Other operators

Taxi from Cois Chlair to Cliffs of Moher

Ave. Duration: 1h
Estimated price: €100 - €130

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How to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher by train, plane, bus, car ferry, taxi or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cliffs of Moher by train, plane, bus, car ferry, taxi or car

Recommended option

Train to London Heathrow, fly to Shannon, bus • 8h 28m

Cheapest option

Train to London Stansted, fly to Shannon, bus • 8h 43m

5 alternative options

Train, train to London Gatwick, fly to Shannon • 8h 29m

Train to London Stansted, fly to Knock, bus • 11h 10m

Train to London City, fly to Dublin, train • 11h 42m

Train, bus, car ferry, taxi • 21h 32m

Drive, car ferry • 11h 32m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Cliffs of Moher, Ireland?

Flights from London Heathrow to Shannon

Flights from London City to Dublin

Flights from London City to Dublin via Edinburgh

Flights from London Heathrow to Shannon

Flights from London City to Dublin

Flights from London Stansted to Shannon

Flights from London Gatwick to Shannon

Flights from London Stansted to Knock

Flights from London Stansted to Shannon

Train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)

Train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street

Train from Southend Central to West Ham

Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport

Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport

Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry

Train from Athenry to Ennis

Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford

Bus from Ennis Station to Cliffs of Moher

Bus from Knock Airport to ATU Galway City

Bus from ATU Galway City to Cliffs of Moher

Bus from Longford Station to Cois Chlair

Bus from Knock Airport to Galway GMIT

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Bus from Liverpool Street Station to Birkenhead

Car ferry from Liverpool to Dublin Terminal 4

Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1

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