The distance between Carlingford and Clifden is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Carlingford to Clifden by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Clifden → Carlingford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Dublin Cathal Brugha Street then Galway City Coach Station and then to Clifden Clifden.
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Take the train to Connolly and then to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.
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There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Clifden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Carlingford and Clifden is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Carlingford and Clifden by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Clifden is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Clifden. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091, Zone 21 stop 111911 and Galway Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Aircoach, Eireagle, Matthews Coach Hire and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Carlingford and Clifden. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Clifden. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlingford and Clifden. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Clifden is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street + 1 similar | 6hrs | €20($20) | every 20 mins | 395km (246 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 407km (253 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 20m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 399km (248 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | €47($47) | every 4 hours | 411km (255 miles) |
Bus to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101, train | 6h 20m | €42($42) | once a week | 363km (225 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €69($69) | on demand | 350km (217 miles) |
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The following major airports near Clifden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.