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.
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 Tralee → Clifden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Henry St and then to Prince's Street.
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Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Portarlington and then to Tralee.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Clifden and Tralee. We recommend that you drive to Tralee. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €35($35) | 5 times a day | 279km (174 miles) |
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station | 5h 50m | €33($33) | every 4 hours | 305km (190 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 25m | €48($48) | once a week | 485km (301 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €54($54) | on demand | 274km (170 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tralee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.