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How to get fromSligo to Clare Islandby bus, taxi, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Clare Island by bus, taxi, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Bangor Errisbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mulranny to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    5h 48m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Charlestownbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Charlestown to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    5h 52m

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Claremorrisbus bus 964
    2. Take the train from Claremorris to Westporttrain train 810 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    7h

  4. Bus, line 456 bus, line 450 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Westportbus bus 456 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Westport to Louisburghbus bus 450
    5. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    7h 27m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Clare Island. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Erris, take the bus to Mulranny, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Clare Island via Charlestown, Westport, Louisburgh, and Roonagh in around 5h 52m.

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