What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden is to bus which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Clifden?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Clifden via Airport Zone 11 and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Clifden?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Clifden is 459 km. The road distance is 352.6 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Clifden without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €50 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Clifden bus from?

Northern Ireland to Clifden bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Clifden bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Clifden bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Clifden?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Clifden is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Northern Ireland to Clifden.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 393+ hotels available in Clifden.

Northern Ireland to Clifden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Clifden by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
8h 5m
€52–189
Train, bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
8h 9m
€51–79
Drive 352.6 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Clifdencar 352.6 km
4h 29m
€63–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re
2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
11h 1m
€60–94

Northern Ireland to Clifden by bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Clifden via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 11, and Galway Coach Stn in around 8h 5m.

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