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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway 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 Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Waterford Passage East to Ballyhackcarferry car ferry
    5h 51m
    €34–56

  2. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    3. Take the carferry from Waterford Passage East to Ballyhackcarferry car ferry
    6h 13m
    €37–59

  3. Drive 232.7 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Clare Islandcar car 232.7 km
    3h 31m
    €40–57

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Waterford Passage East to Ballyhackcarferry car ferry
    6h 21m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Wexford Stnbus bus 740 / ...
    7h 33m
    €63–89

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Clare Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 327.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clare Island via Bachelors Walk, George's Quay, Wexford Stn, and Wellingtonbridge in around 7h 33m.

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