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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Clifden is to train and bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Clifden is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Clifden?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Clifden. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Clifden via Europa Bus Centre, Crampton Quay and Galway Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Clifden?

The distance between Ballymena and Clifden is 509 km. The road distance is 343.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Clifden without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Ballymena to Clifden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Clifden bus from?

Ballymena to Clifden bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Clifden bus arrive?

Ballymena to Clifden bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Clifden?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Clifden is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Ballymena to Clifden.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 343+ hotels available in Clifden.

Ballymena to Clifden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Clifden by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
9h 44m
Train, bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
9h 54m
€53–80
Drive 343.2 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Clifdencar 343.2 km
4h 42m
€61–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderrytrain
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
10h 15m
€53–81
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderrytrain
2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Squarebus 964
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
10h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Clifden.

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Distance: 508.9 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Clifden via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Station in around 9h 44m.

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