How to travel from Baltimore to Clifden, Ireland

The distance between Baltimore and Clifden is around 352km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Baltimore to Clifden by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Rathmore then take the train to Portarlington and then to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Clifden.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance352km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Clifden

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Clifden by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Baltimore and Clifden is around 352km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Baltimore and Clifden by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Clifden is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baltimore and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and Clifden. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skibbereen stop 249701, Skibbereen, Cork St. Patricks Quay and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

West Cork Connect, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Baltimore and Clifden. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Baltimore to Clifden. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rathmore then take the train to Portarlington and then to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Clifden is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Clifden. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and Clifden. The distance is around 352km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Clifden is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Baltimore to Clifden

Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Clifden

Transport options from Baltimore to Clifden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€36($36)
4 times a day371km (231 miles)
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 2550216h 40m
€41($41)
4 times a day371km (231 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus
6h 45m
€215($215)
once a week527km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€69($69)
on demand352km (218 miles)

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Airports near Clifden

The following major airports near Clifden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Clifden
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Clifden
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Clifden