How to travel from Clifden to Tralee, Ireland

The distance between Clifden and Tralee is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clifden to Tralee 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 TraleeClifden if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Henry St and then to Prince's Street.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Portarlington and then to Tralee.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clifden and Tralee

There are several options for getting from Clifden to Tralee by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Clifden and Tralee is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Clifden and Tralee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clifden to Tralee is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Clifden and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Clifden and Tralee. We recommend that you drive to Tralee. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clifden and Tralee. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clifden to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway City Coach Station, Henry St and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Citylink, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Clifden and Tralee. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clifden to Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Henry St and then to Prince's Street. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Tralee is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Tralee. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Clifden and Tralee. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clifden to Tralee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Clifden to Tralee

Compare travel optionsbetween Clifden and Tralee

Transport options from Clifden to Tralee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€35($35)
5 times a day279km (174 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station5h 50m
€33($33)
every 4 hours305km (190 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 25m
€48($48)
once a week485km (301 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€54($54)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Tralee

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Tralee
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Tralee
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Tralee