There are 3 ways to get from Clifden to Athlone by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€19–35Drive 162.5 km
- Drive from Clifden to Athlonecar 162.5 km
1h 51m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the bus from Galway to Athlonebus 737 / ...
3h 41m
Clifden to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clifden to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Clifden to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifden to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clifden and arriving at Athlone via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Clifden and Athlone is 162 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Clifden to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Clifden to Athlone, including transfers.
Clifden to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifden to Athlone is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Clifden to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Clifden, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clifden to Athlone via Galway Coach Stn and Galway in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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 Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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