How to travel from Enniskerry to Clifden, Ireland

The distance between Enniskerry and Clifden is around 306km (190 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 Enniskerry to Clifden 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 ClifdenEnniskerry if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Westmoreland Street stop 319 then Galway Coach Station and then to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Pearse Station stop 495 then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Clifden.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enniskerry and Clifden

There are several options for getting from Enniskerry to Clifden by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 €61 ($61).

The distance between Enniskerry and Clifden is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Enniskerry and Clifden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enniskerry to Clifden is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Enniskerry and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enniskerry and Clifden. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enniskerry to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Westmoreland Street stop 319 and Galway Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Dublin Bus, Citylink, Aircoach, Bus Eireann and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Enniskerry and Clifden. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enniskerry to Clifden. We recommend that you take the bus to Westmoreland Street stop 319 then Galway Coach Station and then to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Enniskerry and Clifden. The distance is around 306km (190 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 Enniskerry to Clifden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Enniskerry to Clifden

Compare travel optionsbetween Enniskerry and Clifden

Transport options from Enniskerry to Clifden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€32($32)
every 4 hours308km (192 miles)
Bus via Westmoreland Street, stop 3195h 10m
€14($14)
every 4 hours309km (192 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 10m
€35($35)
every 4 hours311km (193 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€61($61)
on demand306km (190 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