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How to get fromBelfast to Clare Islandby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Clare Island by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Waterford Passage East to Ballyhackcarferry car ferry
    6h 36m
    €44–71

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Wexford Stnbus bus 740 / ...
    7h 15m
    €66–204

  3. Drive 327.1 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Clare Islandcar car 327.1 km
    3h 35m
    €58–83

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Wexford Stnbus bus 740 / ...
    7h 27m
    €50–189

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Wexfordtrain train Ic / ...
    7h 47m
    €44–61

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Clare Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 399.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Clare Island, IE-WX, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Clare Island via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 14, Wexford Stn, and Wellingtonbridge in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Clare Island via Dublin Connolly, Wexford, Wexford Stn, and Carrig-on-Bannow in around 7h 47m.

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