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How to get fromCarlow to Clifdenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Clifden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    6h 4m
    €32–54

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    6h 19m
    €40–63

  3. Drive 252.4 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Clifdencar car 252.4 km
    3h 16m
    €43–62

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    6h 52m
    €38–61

Carlow to Clifden by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Clifden via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 52m.

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