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How to get fromSligo to Clare Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Clare Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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

  2. Bus, ferry via Claremorris

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Knockbus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Knock to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    6h 47m

  3. Bus, ferry via Ballina

    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 ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m

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  • Distance: 137.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 Charlestown, 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 ATU Sligo to Clare Island via Knock, Westport, Louisburgh, and Roonagh in around 6h 47m.

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