I was hoping to stop by the Cliffs of Moher on my way from Shannon to Galway. Someone else not arriving at Shannon will be driving, so at least the driver will not be tired. Plus it gives us something to do while waiting for hotel check in.

Do I have to drive almost into Galway to get to the Cliffs from Shannon?

It seems from the map I wouldn't have to, but then again, the shortest route isn't necessarily the easiest.

Thank you so much.

T.

The cliffs are about 80kms from Galway so I'm confused as to why you would think you would have to drive as far as there.

To get to the cliffs from Shannon, take the N18 to Ennis, and then the N85 to Ennistymon, the N67 to Lahinch and then the R478 to Liscannor and the Cliffs.

To get from the Cliffs of Moher to Galway, take the N69 to Kilcolgan, and then the N6 to Galway.

You can get more detailed explanations on www.aaroadwatch.ie/routes

I spoke to my cousin's friend who lives in Galway. He said that I would have to almost go into Galway to get to the Cliffs, so that I might as well go to the hotel, drop off my bags and freshen up.

Looking at the map , it didn't seem like that was the best information - but then again, I'm only reading a map - and he lives there.

That is why I thought I'd ask the experts here - for another opinion.

Thanks.

T.

Go to the Cliff's ENROUTE to Galway!!!

HERE'S THE MATH:

Per www.aaroadwatch.ie and their Route Planning function:
From Shannon Airport
To Galway, Galway
Via: Cliffs of Moher

Time: 2 hr 59 min
Total Distance (miles): 86.90


Travel (miles) and then
to take total (miles)
0.0 Start out at Shannon Airport,Clare Uncl. 0.0

0.1 Continue forward onto Shannon Airport Uncl. 0.1

0.3 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Airport Road - N19 (signposted Galway, Limerick, Ennis) N19 0.3

0.8 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N19 N19 1.1

0.6 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N19 (signposted All routes) N19 1.7

0.8 At Shannon Town Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N19 (signposted Galway, Limerick) N19 2.5

1.0 At roundabout take the 1st exit, then merge onto the N18 (signposted Galway, Ennis) N18 3.5

4.9 At Dromoland Interchange branch left (signposted Quin, Ballygirreen), then at roundabout take the 3rd exit, then turn left onto the N18 (signposted Ennis, Galway) N18 8.3

3.0 Continue forward onto the N18 Entering Ennis N18 11.3

1.5 At mini-roundabout continue forward onto Limerick Road - N18 (signposted All Routes) N18 12.8

0.3 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Limerick Road - N18 (signposted Galway) N18 13.1

1.1 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Cusack Road - N85 (signposted Ennistymon) N85 14.2

9.0 Continue forward onto the N85 Entering Inagh N85 23.2

6.8 Continue forward onto Ennis Road - N85 Entering Ennistymon N85 30.0

0.3 Turn left onto Bridge Street - N67 (signposted Lahinch) N67 30.3

2.0 Continue forward onto Ennistymon Road - N67 Entering Lahinch N67 32.3

0.2 Turn right onto Liscannor Road - R478 R478 32.5

2.8 Bear right onto Main Street - R478 Entering Liscannor R478 35.3

3.7 Finish at Cliffs of Moher,Clare R478 39.0

(End Section)
0.0 Start out at Cliffs of Moher,Clare R478 39.0

6.3 Turn left onto the N67 (signposted Lisdoonvarna) N67 45.3

0.6 Continue forward onto Kincora Road - N67 Entering Lisdoonvarna N67 46.0

2.5 Bear left onto the N67 Entering Toomaghera N67 48.4

7.9 Continue forward onto the N67 Entering Ballyvaughan N67 56.3

12.6 Continue forward onto Convent Road - N67 Entering Kinvara N67 68.9

4.3 Continue forward onto the N67 Entering Ballinderreen N67 73.2

2.2 Continue forward onto the N67 Entering Kilcolgan N67 75.4

0.2 Turn left onto the N18 N18 75.5

1.5 Bear right onto the N18 Entering Clarinbridge N18 77.0

3.8 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway) N6 80.8

0.5 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway) N6 81.3

1.9 At Martin roundabout take the 1st exit onto the R338 (signposted Galway City East) R338 83.2

0.2 Continue forward onto Dublin Road - R921 R921 83.4

1.2 Continue forward onto Dublin Road - R338 Entering Galway R338 84.6

0.2 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Dublin Road - R338 (signposted City Centre) R338 84.8

1.1 At Ffrench roundabout take the 1st exit onto College Road - R339 (signposted City Centre) R339 86.0

0.7 Continue forward onto Forster Street - R339 R339 86.7

0.1 Continue forward onto Eyre Square - R336 R336 86.8

0.1 Finish at Galway,Galway R336 86.9


THEY ALSO SAY:

Route Planner (From Shannon Airport to Galway)

Time: 1 hr 19 min
Total Distance (miles): 55.30

AND THEN:

Route Planner (From Galway to Galway)
Via: Cliffs of Moher
Time: 3 hr 21 min
Total Distance (miles): 96.70

Bob

Don't go to Galway 1st. Depending on the route (Michelin's was slightly longer) you would add 60+ miles to you drive and probably about 2 hours driving time.

Bill