The average bus between Belfast and Clifden takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Belfast and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Clifden station via Terminal 1 Zone 1 station and Galway Coach Stn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Belfast to Clifden bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Clifden bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Belfast and Clifden is 294.4 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Clifden via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 11, and Galway Coach Stn in around 7h 55m.