The average bus between Castletownbere and Clifden takes 11h 33m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castletownbere 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 twice daily between Castletownbere and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castletownbere is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Parnell Place and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 30m • 2 changes


8h 30m • 2 changes
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20h • 2 changes


9h 30m • 2 changes


8h 30m • 2 changes
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20h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Castletownbere to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Castletownbere station and arriving at Clifden station via Parnell Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Castletownbere to Clifden bus services, operated by Harrington's Ardgroom, depart from Castletownbere station.
Castletownbere to Clifden bus services, operated by Harrington's Ardgroom, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Castletownbere and Clifden is 204.4 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a bus from Castletownbere to Clifden via Parnell Place, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Coach Stn in around 8h 16m.