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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

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    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
    10h 28m
    €52–83

  2. 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 7m
    €71–231

  3. 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 22m
    €72–230

  4. Drive 349.2 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Clifdencar car 349.2 km
    4h 44m
    €63–90

  5. Train, bus via Letterkenny

    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
    €59–87

Portrush to Clifden by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Clifden. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Londonderry, walk to Duke Street, take the line 144 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, walk to Galway Coach Stn, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Clifden via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Coach Stn in around 11h 7m.

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