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How to get fromClifden to Cardiffby bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Clifden to Cardiff by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 42m
    £133–245

  2. Bus, train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    9h 45m
    £55–229

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Clifden to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    14h 17m
    £172–443

  4. Bus, train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 15m
    £65–198

  5. Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 45m
    £98–252

  6. Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 21m
    £90–245

  7. Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NOC - LTN
    4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 16m
    £145–397

  8. Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 59m
    £112–280

  9. Bus, train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 44m
    £106–232

Clifden to Cardiff by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Clifden, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Clifden to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Galway Coach Stn, walk to Galway, take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clifden to Cardiff via Larne and Cairnryan in around 14h 17m.

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