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How to get fromBristol to Clifdenby plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Clifden by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus
    8h 21m
    €85–248

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus
    9h 56m
    €56–195

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    17h 43m
    €138–221

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clifdencar car
    13h 16m
    €130–493

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus
    10h 51m
    €99–255

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus
    10h 37m
    €155–561

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LHR - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus
    10h 15m
    €159–539

  8. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus
    11h 54m
    €99–249

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LTN - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus
    10h 53m
    €155–422

  10. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus
    11h 21m
    €131–327

Bristol to Clifden by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Clifden, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Clifden. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Westport, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Clifden via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Tara Street, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 17h 43m.

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