The average bus between Carlow and Clifden takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow 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 Carlow and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlow 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 Carlow to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn station and arriving at Clifden station via Eden Quay station and Galway Coach Stn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Carlow to Clifden bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Clifden bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Carlow and Clifden is 218.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Clifden via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 7h.