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How to get fromGalway to Clear Islandby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Galway to Clear Island by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 237
    3. Take the ferry from Baltimore to Clear Islandferry ferry
    8h 57m

  2. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    4. Take the taxi from Kenmare to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Baltimore to Clear Islandferry ferry
    10h 33m

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  • Distance: 303.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Clear Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Clear Island. However, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Cork Bus Stn, take the bus to Skibbereen, take the bus to Baltimore, walk to Baltimore, then take the ferry to Clear Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Kenmare, take the taxi to Baltimore, then take the ferry to Clear Island.

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