There are various options for visitors to get from Galway to Cliffs of Moher:

- the overland way is about 100km on a bendy country road which is up to 2.5h journey

- by sea - comfortable day trips via Inish Mor are organised from late March to late September

Below we are listing all options for the travel to Cliffs of Moher from Golway:

  • Private car hire (Europcar, Avis etc. limited availability, you need to be comfortable driving on the other side of the road if you are from the country, you still need to do the driving so no Guinness for the driver)
  • Chouffeur Tours and or Taxi services Bolt/Lyft/Uber (expensive but removes the issues with the private car hire. These must be often booked well in advance)
  • Public Transport - Buses (be ready for 2.5h on a bus each way)
  • Coach Day Tour (maybe you will be a bit less on a coach than on a bus (about 2h each way) but you are still pinned to the seat for 4-4.5h during the day and the itinerery is a bit ridgid and limited)
  • Galway City to Cliffs of Moher Day Trip Cruise - Oh yes - while you are on our big comfortable boat you can walk around or sit or order things from the bar. there is an organised stop-over on Inishmore - the biggest of the Aran Islands where you can have a great meal and see some unique for the island histoic and cultural landmarks.

Why you should pick up the Day Trip from Galway City via Inis Mór to Cliffs of Moher

Feature Coach Trip  Cruise Day Trips
Time of travel - sitting 4.5h 0h* (Freedom of movement around vessel - *you can seat on one seat all the time o do whetever you fency).
Stop-over at Inis Mór No Yes (another busket list destination - 2 great places in 1 day)
View of Cliffs from the sea No Yes (the majestic cliffs are the most appreciated from the sea)

Aran Island Ferries is the only ferry company to offer an exciting day trip covering both of Ireland’s most beloved west coast locations Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher sailing directly from Galway City in one day