How to travel from Lismore to Clifden, Ireland

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.

4 routes found

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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Bus via Cork, Anderson's Quay

Take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Limerick Junction then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Clifden.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lismore and Clifden

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lismore and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lismore to Clifden

Compare travel optionsbetween Lismore and Clifden

Transport options from Lismore to Clifden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Cork, Anderson's Quay + 1 similar
5h 55m
€38($38)
every 4 hours371km (230 miles)
Bus5h 60m
€38($38)
6 times a week342km (212 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus
4h 50m
€130($130)
every 4 hours292km (181 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€56($56)
on demand284km (177 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