What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden is to bus and ferry which costs €90 - €180 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 46m and costs €110 - €170.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Clifden?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Clifden is 679 km.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Clifden without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 45m and costs €90 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden?

It takes approximately 18h 45m to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 338+ hotels available in Clifden.

Aberystwyth to Clifden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Clifden by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
18h 45m
€94–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clifden
8h 46m
€117–165
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationT1c
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
5. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251
6. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
19h 54m
Bus, ferry via Cork
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
20h 12m
€100–181

Aberystwyth to Clifden by bus, ferry, and foot

1Weekly Services

18h 45mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.9 km
Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Clifden, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Clifden. However, you can take the bus to Ffordd yr Efail 2, take the line 410 bus to Fishguard Harbour station, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Dublin Busáras, walk to Crampton Quay, take the bus to Galway Coach Station, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth to Clifden via Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 46m.

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