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How to get fromPortrush to Clifdenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Clifden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    11h 11m
    €67–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    11h 13m
    €50–77

  3. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    11h 37m
    €56–220

  4. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus bus 923
    11h 56m
    €73–220

  5. Drive  349.2 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Clifdencar car 349.2 km
    4h 44m
    €64–93

Portrush to Clifden by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Clifden via Coleraine Buscentre, Derry Bus Station, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Coach Stn in around 11h 13m.

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