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How to get fromLimerick to Clare Islandby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to Clare Island by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus bus Ul05
    2. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    6h 21m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    7h 43m

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Letterfrackbus bus 923
    3. Take the taxi from Letterfrack to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    6h 40m

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  • Distance: 226.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Clare Island. However, you can take the bus to Westport, take the line 450 bus to Louisburgh, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Clare Island via Galway, Galway Ceannt, Westport, Louisburgh, and Roonagh in around 7h 43m.

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