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How to get fromShannon to Clare Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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

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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
    8h 41m

  2. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    8h 44m

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ennis 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
    9h

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 255.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Clare Island. However, you can take the line 343 bus to William Street, take the line 304 bus to UL Student Ctr, walk to UL East Gate, 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 bus from Shannon Town Centre to Clare Island via Shannon Airport, Galway Ceannt, Westport, Louisburgh, and Roonagh in around 8h 44m.

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