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How to get fromDublin to Clare Islandby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Clare Island by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Waterford Passage East to Ballyhackcarferry car ferry
    3h 20m
    €24–41

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upr to Wexford Stnbus bus 740 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Wellingtonbridgebus bus 388
    4h 4m
    €45–61

  3. Drive 160 km

    1. Drive from Dublin to Clare Islandcar car 160 km
    1h 51m
    €27–39

  4. Train, line 388 bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Wexfordtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Carrig-on-Bannowbus bus 388
    4h 29m

  5. Bus, line 388 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Wexford Stnbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Carrig-on-Bannowbus bus 388
    4h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Clare Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Leeson Street Upr to Clare Island via Wexford Stn and Wellingtonbridge in around 4h 4m.

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