The distance between Kenmare and Clifden is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kenmare 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.
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Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Clifden Clifden.
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Take the train to Portarlington and then to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.
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There are several options for getting from Kenmare to Clifden by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between Kenmare and Clifden is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Kenmare and Clifden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kenmare to Clifden is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Kenmare and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kenmare and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kenmare and Clifden. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kenmare to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Killarney Station stop 635601, Killarney Mission Road, Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Henry St and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Dublin Coach, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Kenmare and Clifden. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kenmare to Clifden. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kenmare and Clifden. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kenmare to Clifden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 328km (204 miles) |
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 | 6h 35m | €36($36) | every 20 mins | 351km (218 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €56($56) | once a week | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | €41($41) | every 20 mins | 348km (216 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | €62($62) | on demand | 314km (195 miles) |
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The following major airports near Clifden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.