There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Clifden by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
6h 4m€32–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
6h 20m€40–63Drive 252.4 km
- Drive from Carlow to Clifdencar 252.4 km
3h 16m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
7h 3m€38–61
Carlow to Clifden by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Clifden is to train and bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Clifden is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Clifden via Crampton Quay and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Carlow and Clifden is 283 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Clifden without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Carlow to Clifden, including transfers.
Carlow to Clifden bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Clifden bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Clifden is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Carlow to Clifden.
There are 404+ hotels available in Clifden.
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 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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 Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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