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How to get fromClifden to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clifden to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 11m
    €30–51

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    7h 12m
    €38–61

  3. Drive  252.1 km

    1. Drive from Clifden to Carlowcar car 252.1 km
    3h 16m
    €45–65

  4. Bus, train via Portarlington

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 48m
    €31–54

  5. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    9h 10m
    €65–90

Clifden to Carlow by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Clifden, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Clifden to Carlow Bus Stn via Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 7h 12m.

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