There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Clifden by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
4h 55m€32–51Drive 163.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Clifdencar 163.8 km
2h 12m€29–41Bus #2
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
4h 55m€34–49
Sligo to Clifden by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Clifden is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Clifden is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Clifden via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Sligo and Clifden is 229 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Clifden without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Sligo to Clifden, including transfers.
Sligo to Clifden bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Clifden bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Clifden is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Sligo to Clifden.
There are 386+ hotels available in Clifden.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Clifden via Galway Ceannt and Galway Coach Stn in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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