Dublin to Cliffs of MoherCliffs of Moher and Limerick Tour from Dublin
This Cliffs of Moher and Limerick tour from Dublin is Wild Rover's southern loop, leaving Crampton Quay at 7:00 AM and skipping Galway entirely. You get 1 hour 45 minutes at the cliffs with Visitor Centre admission included, then 1 hour 30 minutes in Ennis and 1 hour 45 minutes in Limerick's Medieval Quarter, back in Dublin about 7:45 PM. The price is $81 per person with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. This page breaks down the timetable, what the price covers and who should book a different Dublin to Cliffs of Moher day trip instead.
About This Tour
Wild Rover Tours runs this 12 hour 30 minute loop from Dublin through County Clare without going near Galway. The coach leaves Starbucks at 1-3 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2 at 7:00 AM, so arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. The grey coach with the silver dog logo parks at the stop from 6:45 AM. You reach the Cliffs of Moher at about 10:45 AM for 1 hour 45 minutes on the clifftop paths, with Visitor Centre admission already paid.
After the cliffs the day moves south. Ennis gets 1 hour 30 minutes, with an optional 20-minute guided walk and time to buy lunch, since no food is included. Limerick's Medieval Quarter on King's Island follows from about 3:30 PM for 1 hour 45 minutes, with a second optional free walking tour. King John's Castle entry is not included and tickets are bought at the castle. The coach drops you on D'Olier Street at about 7:45 PM.
$81 per person, booked through Viator. Lunch is not included.
12 hours 30 minutes door to door, a long day on the road.
7:00 AM from Starbucks, 1-3 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2. The coach parks there from 6:45 AM. Be present at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in.
1 hour 45 minutes, arriving about 10:45 AM, with Visitor Centre admission included.
Return coach travel with Wi-Fi, a driver and a separate guide, cliff admission and two optional free walking tours. Lunch and King John's Castle entry are not included.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
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The tour runs daily except 17 March and 24-26 December. Use the widget to check live dates and prices for this Cliffs of Moher and Limerick tour from Dublin.
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Quick answer Price, timings and who it suits
This Cliffs of Moher and Limerick tour from Dublin costs $81 per person, leaves Crampton Quay at 7:00 AM and takes 12 hours 30 minutes. You get 1 hour 45 minutes at the cliffs with admission included, then Ennis and Limerick instead of Galway. It suits travellers who have seen Galway or want two towns rather than one. Buy lunch in Ennis, because no food is included.
Key takeaways
- The cliffs come first, from about 10:45 AM, before the coach moves on to Ennis and Limerick.
- Want Galway instead? Compare it with the Wild Rover Galway loop from the same operator.
- A small coach and Bunratty Castle inside is the small-group Bunratty option.
- See every option side by side on the Dublin to Cliffs of Moher homepage before you book.
What the Price Covers
The $81 fare covers transport, a guide and cliff admission. Food and the optional castle visit are extra.
In the Price
Return travel from Dublin by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, a professional driver and a separate expert guide for the whole day. Admission to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience is included, so you walk straight in with the ticket your guide hands out. Two optional walking tours, one in Ennis and one in Limerick, are complimentary.
Not in the price: lunch, which the operator suggests buying in Ennis, plus snacks for the day. Entrance to King John's Castle in Limerick is optional and tickets are bought directly at the castle. There are no bathrooms on board, but the day is built around regular scheduled service stops.
| Item | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coach with Wi-Fi, driver and guide | Yes | Shared coach, up to 55 travellers |
| Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre admission | Yes | Includes paths, viewing areas and O'Brien's Tower access |
| Ennis walking tour (20 minutes) | Yes | Optional |
| Limerick Medieval Quarter walking tour | Yes | Optional |
| Lunch | No | Buy it in Ennis or bring snacks |
| King John's Castle entry | No | Buy tickets at the castle during free time |
How It Compares on Price
At $81 this sits mid-table among the day trips compared here. The Galway loops cost $80 to $87 and a rail tour costs $188. Coach tours bundle cliff admission, which would cost you EUR 15 at the gate or from EUR 8 booked online if you travelled on your own.
The table below compares the listed prices of the coach and rail alternatives.
| Tour | Price | Cliff time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn McCools | $82 | 2 hours | Via Galway |
| Wild Rover Galway loop | $87 | 2 hours | Via Galway |
| Irish Day Tours pub lunch | $80 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Via Galway |
| Paddywagon Kinvara and Bunratty | $87 | 1 hour 30 minutes | South, no Galway |
| Rail tour from Heuston | $188 | 2 hours | Train via Limerick |
Prices and durations come from the tour listings and the Cliffs of Moher admission page.
King John's Castle across the Shannon in Limerick. Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the Day Runs
The listing gives each stop a timed allowance. Here is the shape of the day, stop by stop.
Morning: Dublin to the Cliffs
Check-in opens at Starbucks, 1-3 Crampton Quay, with the grey Wild Rover coach parked there from 6:45 AM. The bus pulls out at 7:00 AM. The ride west runs to roughly 3 hours or more each way on a good day, so there is a long stretch on the coach before the first stop.
You arrive at the Cliffs of Moher around 10:45 AM for 1 hour 45 minutes. Your guide provides entry tickets to the Visitor Centre, where you can rest and grab a snack before walking the Atlantic Ledge. The clifftop paths here cover 3.5 km of safe designated routes, and the cliffs rise to 214 metres just north of O'Brien's Tower. Fog can hide the view, so check the forecast before you go.
Afternoon: Ennis Then Limerick
Ennis follows for 1 hour 30 minutes. The guide offers a complimentary 20-minute walking tour of the town, which holds Ireland's International Purple Flag accreditation. Most people use the free time for lunch in one of the traditional bars, since no meal is included.
The coach reaches Limerick at about 3:30 PM and stays 1 hour 45 minutes in the Medieval Quarter on King's Island, first settled by Vikings in the 9th century. A second optional free walking tour covers the city's Viking history, or you can wander to the museums and cathedrals on your own. King John's Castle entry costs extra and is bought at the castle. Departure from Limerick is around 5:15 PM, with a short rest stop on the way back.
Evening: Back to Dublin
The tour ends at roughly 7:45 PM, traffic permitting, with drop-off on D'Olier Street in Dublin 2. That is about 30 metres south of O'Connell Bridge and 100 metres along the river from the morning meeting point. The full day is 12 hours 30 minutes, and honest planning means accepting 3 hours or more in each direction on a coach carrying up to 55 people.
If that sounds too much, the private chauffeur option runs to about 10 hours door to door.
A Day in Limerick
King John's Castle and the riverside in Limerick, the afternoon stop. Third-party video by Never Stop Adventuring. We did not shoot it and have no relationship with the creator.
Who Should Pick Another Day Trip
This loop is a big coach on a long day, and a few travellers are better served elsewhere.
Health and Age Limits
The listing states this tour is not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries, because of the long day on the road. Children aged 2 and under cannot travel at all. The roads through the Burren are winding mountain routes, so anyone prone to motion sickness should think carefully. Front-row seats are reserved for guests with mobility needs and cannot be given out for motion sickness requests. All fitness levels are fine once on site, since the clifftop walking is on paved paths.
If any of that rules this one out, alternatives exist. The private chauffeur day tour lets you set the pace and travel with your own party. For a smaller vehicle of up to 25 people, the small-group Bunratty tour is an option, though it has a minimum age of 6.
Route Preferences
This loop skips Galway on purpose. If Galway city time matters to you, the same operator's Galway loop gives 2 hours there, and Finn McCools gives 1 hour 30 minutes plus a Burren drive. If you want a day with fewer town stops and more coastal scenery, the boat cruise and Aillwee Cave day puts you below the cliffs on the water from March to October.
The tour runs daily except 17 March and 24-26 December. Service animals are allowed and prams can be carried, though some locations include uneven natural surfaces, so sturdy strollers are recommended.
O'Connell Street in Ennis. Photo: Jamo62, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Before You Book
A few practical checks make the 12 hour 30 minute day easier.
Cancellation and Confirmation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure for a full refund. The tour runs in all weather, and the operator may change the order of stops for traffic or weather, so a foggy forecast is not grounds for a cancellation on the day. Your voucher can be shown digitally on a phone or printed.
Confirm with the seller that your chosen date is running, and notify the operator in advance if you need front-row seating for mobility reasons. Luggage, wheelchairs and most travel items can be stored on board. The tour departs daily except 17 March and 24-26 December.
What to Bring and How to Get There
Bring a waterproof layer, since the clifftop weather changes fast and the tour runs in all conditions. Lunch is at your own cost, so either plan to buy food in Ennis or pack snacks and water. If winding roads trouble you, bring motion-sickness tablets for the Burren stretch, remembering the front rows are reserved for mobility needs.
The meeting point is Starbucks, 1-3 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2, right by the Ha'penny Bridge. Public transport options are available nearby, and the stop sits a short walk from O'Connell Street. Plan to reach the quays by 6:45 AM, when the coach parks, and allow extra time for a morning that early. Check Dublin to Cliffs of Moher tours for the departure points of every listed option.
Itinerary: Cliffs, Ennis and Limerick
Five stages from the listing, with the minutes per stop as published.
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7:00 AM
Depart Crampton Quay
Meet at Starbucks Café, 1-3 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2. Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early for check-in. The grey coach with the dog logo parks there from 6:45 AM.
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10:45 AM
Cliffs of Moher, 1 hour 45 minutes
Your guide hands out Visitor Centre admission tickets. Walk the paved Atlantic Ledge paths, rest and snack, and leave belongings locked on the coach in your reserved seat.
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Ennis, 1 hour 30 minutes
Free time in the Purple Flag town, with an optional 20-minute complimentary walking tour from your guide. Most travellers buy lunch in a traditional bar here.
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3:30 PM
Limerick Medieval Quarter, 1 hour 45 minutes
Free time on King's Island among medieval landmarks, with a second optional free walking tour on Viking Limerick. King John's Castle entry is optional and paid at the castle.
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5:15 PM
Return to Dublin
Depart Limerick around 5:15 PM with a short rest stop en route. Drop-off is on D'Olier Street at about 7:45 PM, near the morning meeting point.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of the southern loop against the alternatives.
What we genuinely like
- Cliff admission to the Visitor Experience is included in the $81 price
- The cliffs come first at about 10:45 AM, so a transport delay is less likely to eat your cliff time
- Two towns, Ennis and Limerick, instead of one, plus two optional free walking tours
- A driver and a separate guide, with Wi-Fi on the coach
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
The honest downsides
- It is a 12 hour 30 minute day with roughly 3 hours or more of driving each way
- Lunch is not included and there are no bathrooms on board, though service stops are scheduled
- A shared coach of up to 55 people means less flexibility than a small group
- No Galway, which is the headline stop on most competing loops
- Fog can hide the cliffs entirely, and the itinerary runs in all weather
- King John's Castle entry costs extra during the Limerick free time
Who it's NOT for: Travellers with spinal injuries, children aged 2 and under, anyone who wants Galway, and those who dread a long coach day should look at [Dublin to Cliffs of Moher](/).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do you actually get at the Cliffs of Moher?
The listing gives 1 hour 45 minutes, arriving about 10:45 AM, with admission included. That sits within the 80 minutes to 2 hours typical of the day trips compared on Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher.
Is lunch included on this tour?
No. The operator suggests buying lunch in Ennis or bringing snacks. If a published lunch stop matters, the pub lunch tour stops 45 minutes at O'Donohue's in Fanore, food at your own cost.
Why does this tour skip Galway?
The southern loop trades Galway for Ennis and Limerick. If Galway city is your priority, the Wild Rover Galway loop gives 2 hours there with a guided walk.
Can young children come along?
Children aged 2 and under cannot travel on this coach. For all-ages travel with infant seats, consider the private chauffeur day tour, where cliff admission is not included but the itinerary is yours.
What happens if the weather is bad at the cliffs?
The tour runs in all weather and the operator may reorder stops. Fog can hide the view, and the official status system runs from yellow, take care, through orange, too hazardous to visit, to red, when the centre closes. Check the official weather guidance at cliffsofmoher.ie before you travel.
Is this suitable if I get motion sickness?
The route includes winding mountain roads, so the listing warns it may not suit you, and front-row seats are reserved for mobility needs. A calmer option is the rail tour from Heuston, which covers part of the journey by train.
Can I do this trip by public transport instead?
Not as a same-day round trip. The nearest rail stations are Galway and Ennis, then Bus Eireann route 350, so plan a night in one of those towns. The train and bus guide sets out how that works.
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