How to travel from Strandhill to Clifden, Ireland

The distance between Strandhill and Clifden is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Strandhill to Clifden by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ClifdenStrandhill if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Clifden Clifden.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Clifden.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strandhill and Clifden

There are several options for getting from Strandhill to Clifden by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Strandhill and Clifden is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Strandhill and Clifden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strandhill to Clifden is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Strandhill and Clifden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Strandhill and Clifden. We recommend that you drive to Clifden. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Strandhill and Clifden. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strandhill to Clifden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knappagh Road stop 554331 and Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Bus Eireann and Citylink run regular bus services between Strandhill and Clifden. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strandhill to Clifden. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Clifden Clifden. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Strandhill and Clifden. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strandhill to Clifden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Strandhill to Clifden

Compare travel optionsbetween Strandhill and Clifden

Transport options from Strandhill to Clifden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 5m
€28($28)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€34($34)
on demand171km (106 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