The average bus between Thurles and Clifden takes 9h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 3 times a day between Thurles and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 4:02 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthurs Qy and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thurles 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 Thurles to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Clifden station via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
Thurles to Clifden bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Clifden bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Thurles and Clifden is 172.6 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a bus from Thurles to Clifden via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 38m.