How to travel from Skerries to Clifden, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Clifden is around 310km (192 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 Skerries 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 ClifdenSkerries if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Coach Station and then to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Citylink

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Clifden.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance310km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Clifden

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Clifden by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 €61 ($61).

The distance between Skerries and Clifden is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Skerries and Clifden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Clifden is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skerries 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 Skerries and Clifden. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 15 stop 7348 and Galway Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Citylink, Aircoach, Eireagle, Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Skerries and Clifden. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Clifden. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Coach Station and then 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 Skerries and Clifden. The distance is around 310km (192 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 Skerries to Clifden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Skerries to Clifden

Compare travel optionsbetween Skerries and Clifden

Transport options from Skerries to Clifden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€32($32)
every 4 hours318km (198 miles)
Bus via Abbey St Lower, stop 2925h 30m
€15($15)
every 4 hours335km (208 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 40m
€39($39)
every 4 hours316km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€61($61)
on demand310km (192 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Skerries and Clifden

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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