The average bus between Spiddal and Clifden takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Spiddal 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 3 times a day between Spiddal and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 10:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spiddal is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Clifden at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Spiddal to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Spiddal station and arriving at Clifden station via An Cheathrú Rua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Spiddal to Clifden bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from An Spidéal station.
Spiddal to Clifden bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Spiddal and Clifden is 54.7 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from An Spidéal to Clifden via An Cheathrú Rua in around 3h 20m.