New public transport route from Galway City to Doolin Pier: Explore Ireland's West Coast Car-Free

Coast Road, Black Head, The Burren, Co Clare

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is now more accessible than ever - and travellers can leave the car behind. 
 
A major public transport development on Ireland’s west coast is opening up one of the country's most iconic scenic routes to visitors who prefer not to drive. 
 
A new bus route from Galway to Doolin Pier and the iconic Cliffs of Moher- Route 351 - now enables car-free access to some of the most popular destinations on the Wild Atlantic Way. 

The new Route 351, paired with Doolin Ferry’s sailings to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher and national rail services at Oranmore, offers a seamless and scenic alternative to driving along the Wild Atlantic Way. 

New Bus at Doolin Pier 

The new service, operated by TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, offers up to five daily trips, with four running the full scenic route from Galway City to the Cliffs of Moher. Passengers can sit back, relax, and enjoy one of the most breathtaking stretches of Ireland’s Atlantic coastline, with stops in charming coastal villages like Kinvara and Ballyvaughan and a journey through the otherworldly Burren landscape. 
 
The service is part of a growing shift towards sustainable travel and regional connectivity, particularly welcome in popular destinations like Clare, where car access has often been the default. Travellers can now combine this route with Bus Éireann’s enhanced Route 350 and onward connections to Doolin Ferry’s sailings to the Aran Islands or Cliffs of Moher cruise - all without turning the key in an ignition. 
 
“This is a meaningful step toward sustainable tourism,” says Liam O’Brien, owner of Doolin Ferry. “Visitors can now relax and enjoy a seamless car-free journey from Galway City to Doolin Pier, and from there sail to the Aran Islands or experience the Cliffs of Moher from the sea. The new route supports rural tourism, reduces congestion at key sites, and makes the journey part of the experience.” 

Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour with Doolin Ferry 

The new Route 351 runs daily, year-round, and connects directly with national rail services in Oranmore and ferry sailings in Doolin. Fares range from €2.50 to €9, with TFI Leap Card and Free Travel Pass accepted. Real-time updates are available via the TFI Live app. 
 
The new route is already proving popular with tourists and day-trippers alike, offering a scenic alternative to self-driving along the Wild Atlantic Way - and helping to ease congestion in one of Ireland’s most visited natural areas.