There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Clifden by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Birr to University Southbus 844
- Take the bus from University South to Clifdenbus 419
4h 15m€25–34Bus via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Squarebus 844
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
4h 20m€20–34Drive 168.3 km
- Drive from Birr to Clifdencar 168.3 km
2h 9m€29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Tullamore to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
5h 7m€29–47
Birr to Clifden by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Clifden is to bus via Galway which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Clifden is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Clifden via University South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Birr and Clifden is 168 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Clifden without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Birr to Clifden, including transfers.
Birr to Clifden bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Clifden bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at University South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Clifden is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Birr to Clifden.
There are 395+ hotels available in Clifden.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Clifden via University South in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to University South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from University South to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
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