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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Clifden is to fly and train and bus which costs €90 - €220 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Clifden is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs €120 - €420.

How far is it from Bath to Clifden?

The distance between Bath and Clifden is 668 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Clifden without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 19h 44m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Bath to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 334+ hotels available in Clifden.

Bath to Clifden - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bath to Clifden by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 18m
€94–218
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Carmarthen
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 Europort to Dublin Busáras132
5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
6. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden East923
19h 44m
€178–346
Train, ferry, bus via Cork
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
21h 2m
€133–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clifden
11h 29m
€147–209
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 10m
€127–420
Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 6m
€111–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 13m
€141–450
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 54m
€137–475
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
12h 53m
€109–231
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 38m
€145–364
Train, ferry, bus via Cork #2
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
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
22h 11m
€129–212
Train, ferry, bus, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee University Hospital40
5. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
6. Drive from Carrigaholt Kerry Agri Bella Cross to Clifden
25h 13m
€162–338

Bath to Clifden by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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19h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Clifden, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bath to Clifden. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Galway, walk to Galway Coach Station, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Clifden East via Carmarthen, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Station in around 19h 44m.

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