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Athlone to Clifden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Clifden takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Clifden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
177 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Galway

best
  1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 763
  2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
4h
€25–41

Athlone to Clifden bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Athlone and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    CitylinkCitylink11h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 33m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 33m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 33m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 33m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 33m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink4h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 35m • 1 change

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    CitylinkCitylink3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Clifden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Athlone to Clifden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Clifden via Galway Coach Stn in around 4h.

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