The average bus between Clifden and Ballina takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clifden to Ballina. 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 5 times a day between Clifden and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clifden is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ballina at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Westport and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Clifden to Ballina? 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 Clifden to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Clifden station and arriving at Ballina station via Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Clifden to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballina Humbrt station.
The distance between Clifden and Ballina is 89.9 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Clifden to Ballina Humbrt via Westport and Castlebar in around 4h 28m.