The distance between Clifden and Newgrange is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Clifden to Newgrange by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newgrange → Clifden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Dublin Airport.
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Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.
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There are several options for getting from Clifden to Newgrange by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Clifden and Newgrange is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Clifden and Newgrange by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clifden to Newgrange is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Clifden and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Clifden and Newgrange. We recommend that you drive to Newgrange. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clifden and Newgrange. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clifden to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway City Coach Station, Dublin Airport, Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951 and Newgrange VC stop 109021. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann, Eireagle and Aircoach run regular bus services between Clifden and Newgrange. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clifden to Newgrange. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Newgrange is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Newgrange. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Clifden and Newgrange. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clifden to Newgrange is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €49($49) | twice daily | 352km (219 miles) |
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station | 6h 25m | €49($49) | twice daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €64($64) | every 4 hours | 350km (217 miles) |
Bus to Galway City, Coach Station, train | 6h 30m | €41($41) | twice daily | 322km (200 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €56($56) | on demand | 281km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newgrange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.