The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's great coastal route - stretching 2,500 kilometres from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south, tracing the full western edge of the country along the Atlantic Ocean. Shannon Airport sits at the geographic heart of it. From here, some of the most celebrated sections of the Wild Atlantic Way are within an hour's drive - the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren coast - with the Connemara coastline and the Dingle Peninsula a little further along the coast. Shannon Transfers operates private Wild Atlantic Way tours and day trips from Shannon Airport, building flexible itineraries around the sections that matter most to you.
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Wild Atlantic Way from Shannon: What's Reachable in a Day
The Wild Atlantic Way is too long to cover in a single trip - but from Shannon Airport, a full day gives you access to some of the most spectacular stretches:
- The Cliffs of Moher: the most dramatic coastal scenery in Clare, accessible in under an hour from Shannon. Cliffs of Moher private tour
- The Burren Coast: a stark limestone landscape meeting the Atlantic, with Fanore Beach and Black Head lighthouse. A striking contrast to the green hills of Clare.
- Connemara Atlantic Coast: north of Galway, the coast becomes wilder and more remote. Sky Road and the Renvyle Peninsula are the highlights. Connemara private tour
- The Dingle Peninsula: the most westerly point of the Wild Atlantic Way, where Slea Head looks out toward the Blasket Islands and the Americas. Dingle Peninsula tour
Building Your Wild Atlantic Way Itinerary
Because the Wild Atlantic Way covers such a large distance, the best approach is to choose the section that appeals most and do it properly - rather than trying to see everything in a day. Shannon Transfers can help you plan this.
If you are flying into Shannon and have three to five days in Ireland, a typical Wild Atlantic Way itinerary from Shannon might look like this:
- Day 1: Arrive Shannon - transfer to Galway or Limerick hotel
- Day 2: Cliffs of Moher and the Burren Coast
- Day 3: Connemara - Kylemore Abbey, Clifden, Sky Road
- Day 4: Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head Drive, Dingle town
Shannon Transfers can handle every day of that itinerary - airport transfer on day one, private tour on each subsequent day. Book everything together and we will coordinate the logistics.
Tour Overview
Tour Details
- Departure: Shannon Airport or your west-coast hotel
- Duration: Full day per section - 7 to 9 hours
- Vehicle: Private Mercedes V-Class - up to 6 passengers
- Pricing: From EUR 650 per vehicle per day
- All tours private: your vehicle, your group, your pace
Frequently Asked Questions
The Wild Atlantic Way runs from Malin Head in County Donegal in the north to Kinsale in County Cork in the south - approximately 2,500 kilometres of signposted coastal road.
A full day from Shannon gives you access to one substantial section - either the Cliffs of Moher and Burren coast, the Connemara Atlantic coast, or the Dingle Peninsula. We recommend choosing one and exploring it properly rather than rushing through multiple sections.
Yes - Shannon Airport sits close to the midpoint of the Wild Atlantic Way, making it one of the most practical entry points for the route. The Cliffs of Moher are under an hour away; Galway is around 1 to 1.5 hours; Connemara and Dingle are around 2 to 2.5 hours.
Yes. We regularly arrange multi-day tour programmes for guests spending several days in the west of Ireland. Contact us with your arrival dates and we will build a full itinerary.
Ready to explore the Wild Atlantic Way?
Tell us how many days you have and where you want to start. Shannon Transfers will plan the rest.