Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Day Trip from Dublin
The Atlantic wall of Clare and the limestone desert behind it — a long day
A one-day drive from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher & the Burren — 542 km round trip, about 6h 29m behind the wheel, with stops, timings and where to eat already worked out.
Vaughans Anchor Inn
A well-loved Liscannor seafood pub, perfect for a hearty lunch before tackling the cliffs.
💡 Try the seafood chowder — a local favourite.
Main St, Liscannor
Cliffs of Moher
Ireland's most iconic coastal cliffs, rising 214m above the Atlantic — the entire reason for this trip.
💡 Book timed parking/entry online in advance and go early to avoid tour bus crowds.
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher Experience
A quieter southern viewpoint along the cliff walk offering a dramatic panorama back toward the main cliffs.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes — the path is unpaved and can be windy.
Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Liscannor
Kettyle Irish Foods
A solid dinner stop in Portlaoise, conveniently placed on the road back toward Dublin.
💡 Aim to arrive by early evening to sit down comfortably before the last leg home.
Business Park, Manderwood, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen
Nothing stops you at the road, so this is on you to settle. The M50 around Dublin has no barriers — pay online by 8pm the next day or it becomes a penalty.
Buy at www.eflow.iePrice checked 2026-07-30 — confirm on the official site.
- This is a long single-day out-and-back — start before 8am to have enough daylight at the cliffs.
- Fuel up before Liscannor; rural stations can have limited hours.
- Cliffs of Moher visitor centre parking fills fast in summer — pre-book your slot.
- No Dublin city stops on return — traffic into the city centre builds after 4pm, time your arrival accordingly.
- Kilmacduagh Monastic Site+15 km
An atmospheric round tower and ruined monastery near Gort, a quiet detour off the N18 corridor.
- Doolin+8 km
A charming fishing village near the cliffs famous for traditional Irish music sessions in its pubs.
- Poulnabrone Dolmen+20 km
An iconic 5,000-year-old portal tomb in the stark Burren landscape, striking and easy to reach.
- Birr Castle Gardens+25 km
Beautifully landscaped historic gardens with a giant 19th-century telescope, a pleasant break near the return route.
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