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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 41m
    €32–54

  2. 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
    7h
    €38–61

  3. Drive  252.4 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Clifdencar car 252.4 km
    3h 16m
    €45–64

  4. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus 423
    9h 15m
    €66–90

Carlow to Clifden by train and bus

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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.

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