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How to get fromLondon to Clare Islandby plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Clare Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LHR - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    9h 14m

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LTN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    9h 30m

  3. Fly London Stansted Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane STN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    12h 9m

  5. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mulranny to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    12h 19m

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    12h 49m

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    12h 37m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Clare Island. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, 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 the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Westport, take the line 450 bus to Louisburgh, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island.

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