There are 3 ways to get from Clifden to Bunratty Castle by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunrattybus 51
4h 41m€28–47Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain Ic
4h 57m€24–54Drive 161.6 km
- Drive from Clifden to Bunratty Castlecar 161.6 km
1h 52m€29–41
Clifden to Bunratty Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clifden to Bunratty Castle is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Clifden to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifden to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Clifden and arriving at Bunratty via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Clifden and Bunratty Castle is 187 km. The road distance is 161.6 km.
The best way to get from Clifden to Bunratty Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Clifden to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Clifden to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifden to Bunratty Castle is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Clifden to Bunratty Castle.
There are 167+ hotels available in Bunratty Castle.
What companies run services between Clifden, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clifden to Bunratty Castle via Galway Coach Stn, Galway Ceannt, and Bunratty in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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