The distance between Lismore and Clifden is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lismore to Clifden by taxi, train, bus 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 Cork Anderson's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Clifden Clifden.
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Take a taxi to Limerick Junction then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.
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There are several options for getting from Lismore to Clifden by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Lismore and Clifden is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Lismore and Clifden by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lismore to Clifden is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Lismore and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lismore and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lismore and Clifden. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lismore to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fermoy Fermoy, Parnell Place stop 255021 and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Lismore and Clifden. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lismore to Clifden. We recommend that you take a taxi to Limerick Junction then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Lismore and Clifden. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lismore to Clifden is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Cork, Anderson's Quay + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 371km (230 miles) |
Bus | 5h 60m | €38($38) | 6 times a week | 342km (212 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Bus | 4h 50m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 292km (181 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €56($56) | on demand | 284km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Clifden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.