The distance between Clifden and Waterford is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Clifden to Waterford 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 Waterford → Clifden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.
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Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.
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There are several options for getting from Clifden to Waterford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).
The distance between Clifden and Waterford is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Clifden and Waterford by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clifden to Waterford is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Clifden and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Clifden and Waterford. We recommend that you drive to Waterford. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clifden and Waterford. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clifden to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway City Coach Station, Dublin City Parkgate St and Heuston Station Heuston Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Clifden and Waterford. 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 Waterford. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Waterford is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 105km (65 miles) from Waterford. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Waterford. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clifden to Waterford is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Galway City, Coach Station + 1 similar | 6h 5m | €34($34) | every 4 hours | 329km (205 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 446km (277 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 20m | €41($41) | 5 times a day | 369km (229 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €60($60) | on demand | 303km (188 miles) |
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The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.