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How to get fromDublin to Clare Islandby train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Clare Island by train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mulranny to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    6h 52m

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from CastlebarTesco to Curranebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Currane to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    8h 2m

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane DUB - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    9h 31m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    8h 17m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Clare Island. However, you can take the train to Castlebar, walk to Castlebar Stn, take the bus to Mulranny, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Castlebar, walk to CastlebarTesco, take the bus to Currane, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island.

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