How to travel from Carlingford to Clifden, Ireland

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.

6 routes found

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 ClifdenCarlingford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street

Take the bus to Dublin Cathal Brugha Street then Galway City Coach Station and then to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Connolly and then to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Clifden.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance350km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Clifden

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Carlingford to Clifden

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Clifden

Transport options from Carlingford to Clifden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street + 1 similar
6hrs
€20($20)
every 20 mins395km (246 miles)
Bus6h 15m
€50($50)
every 4 hours407km (253 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
5h 20m
€88($88)
every 4 hours399km (248 miles)
Bus and Train6h 10m
€47($47)
every 4 hours411km (255 miles)
Bus to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101, train6h 20m
€42($42)
once a week363km (225 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€69($69)
on demand350km (217 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