The average bus between Carlow and Clifden takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Clifden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Carlow and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Clifden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Clifden station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Carlow to Clifden bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Clifden bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Carlow and Clifden is 218.5 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Clifden via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Station in around 6h 47m.