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How to get fromGalway to Clare Islandby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Clare Island by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Letterfrackbus bus 923
    2. Take the taxi from Letterfrack to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    4h 20m

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Roonaghcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    1h 58m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    2. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    4h 52m

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  • Distance: 169.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Clare Island. However, you can take the bus to Letterfrack, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Clare Island via Roonagh in around 1h 58m.

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