Plan Your Visit

Travel to the Burren

ROAD SAFETY NOTICE – PLEASE NOTE ALL DRIVERS MUST DRIVE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD IN IRELAND.   The roads in the Burren are narrow and for everyone’s safety we would urge you to please adhere to driving on the LEFT at all times. For more information click here DRIVING IN IRELAND  

 

There are a number of transport options to and within the Burren region. We encourage you to travel in a sustainable way as possible.

Local Link Buses

https://www.locallinklc.ie/ is a local public transport bus service that provides better links between rural transport and national bus and rail services throughout Ireland. Travel from Ennis to Ballyvaughan.

Our relevant timetables for the area are the C5 , C7, C8, C11 & C14 serving Corofin, Kilnaboy, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Carron, New Quay, Ruan, Ballyvaughan, Tubber and Boston

 

Bus Eireann

From Galway to the Burren

Bus Eireann Route 350 timetable: Galway-Kinvarra-Doolin-Cliffs of Moher-Ennis Click here:

https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=350&form-view-timetables-submit=1

From Ennis to the Burren

Bus Eireann Route 333 timetable: Ennis – Labasheeda – Kilrush Click here: https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=333&form-view-timetables-submit=1

The Burren National Park Shuttle

This is a FREE shuttle bus service from Corofin to the trailhead in the Burren National Park, which runs 14 times a day.The first service leaves the Information Point in Corofin at 9.30am and the last bus returning from the park is at 17.15pm.
The bus runs daily from the beginning of May to the end of August.
Start and end dates of service may vary, please phone 065 6827693 to check if the service is running.

 

 

Burren Calendar of Events

Burren Itineraries

While getting “lost” in the Burren landscapes can be the best part of your trip to Ireland it is also important that your plan ensures you spend enough time exploring the areas that fit your interest best.

We have put together a list of itineraries and trails that you can easily follow. Click the links below.

Book your Burren Experience here

Falls Hotel
Enjoy a two-night break including breakfast each morning, a three-course dinner in the Cascades Restaurant, complimentary use of our Aqua and Leisure Centre and a visit to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Children under 12 years stay free of charge including breakfast and dinner.
For more information go to fallshotel.ie

Doolin Inn
Into The West Book 3 Night B&B Break, Dinner, Arrival Amenity & Cliffs of Moher Tickets Delve into the west with this indulgent 3 night experience with dinner on 1 evening of your choice, an arrival amenity in your room, and tickets for the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre For more information go to doolininn.ie

Hotel Doolin
Stay and Cruise Package with Hotel Doolin
The Wild Atlantic Way by sea with a boat cruise to the world famous Cliffs of Moher. Book in for two nights to the award winning Hotel Doolin, enjoy a delicious cooked to order breakfast each morning. During your stay take a breathtaking cruise to the cliffs of Moher from Doolin Pier inclusive on your rate. Offer based on two people sharing. Family rooms available however passes for the cruise for children are not included in this rate. For more information go to hotedoolin.ie

Getting there

There are lots of ways to travel to the Burren, find your own way here

Travel Information for How to get to Ireland.
How to get to Ireland
Travel Information for How to get to the Burren.
Travel around the Burren

Maps
Discover the Burren and download our handy map here.
Detailed Information about the Burren and it's Geology (Map Courtesy of https://heritagemaps.ie)

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