There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Clifden by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
6h 56m€44–69Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
7h 1m€47–72Drive 298.5 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Clifdencar 298.5 km
3h 49m€53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedralbus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
7h 37m
Dundalk to Clifden by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Clifden is to train and bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Clifden is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Clifden via Airport Zone 11 and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Dundalk and Clifden is 380 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Clifden without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Dundalk to Clifden, including transfers.
Dundalk to Clifden bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Clifden bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Clifden is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Dundalk to Clifden.
There are 378+ hotels available in Clifden.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Clifden via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 11, and Galway Coach Stn in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
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