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How to get fromClare Island to Galwayby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Clare Island to Galway by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Clare Island to Roonaghferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Roonagh to Letterfracktaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Letterfrack to St Francis Streetbus bus 923
    4h 13m

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Clare Island to Roonaghferry ferry
    2. Drive from Roonagh to Galwaycar car
    1h 58m

  3. Ferry, line 450 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Clare Island to Roonaghferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Louisburgh to Westportbus bus 450
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 456
    4h 49m

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  • Distance: 159.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Clare Island, IE-MO, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Clare Island to Galway. However, you can take the ferry to Roonagh, take the taxi to Letterfrack, then take the bus to St Francis Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Clare Island to Galway via Roonagh in around 1h 58m.

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