The average bus between Kildare and Clifden takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kildare 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 3 hours between Kildare and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Clifden station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Kildare to Clifden bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Clifden bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Kildare and Clifden is 209.8 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Clifden via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Station in around 6h 12m.