The distance between Sligo and Clifden is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sligo to Clifden by 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 Eyre Square Galway and then to Clifden Clifden.
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There are several options for getting from Sligo to Clifden by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Sligo and Clifden is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Sligo and Clifden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sligo to Clifden is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Clifden. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Bus Feda Teoranta, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sligo and Clifden. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Clifden. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Sligo and Clifden. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Clifden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €11($11) | once a week | 221km (137 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 3h 55m | €27($27) | every 4 hours | 224km (139 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €33($33) | on demand | 168km (104 miles) |
Bus Feda Teoranta
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The following major airports near Clifden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.