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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clifden is to bus and ferry which costs €95 - €140 and takes 19h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clifden is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 35m and costs €130 - €370.

How far is it from Cardiff to Clifden?

The distance between Cardiff and Clifden is 792 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clifden without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 17h to get from Cardiff to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 333+ hotels available in Clifden.

Cardiff to Clifden - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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

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

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
17h
€148–224
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 44m
€77–319
Train, ferry, bus via Cork
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
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
18h 53m
€116–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clifden
10h 46m
€141–201
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 54m
€90–232
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
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
19h 46m
€95–133
Bus, ferry via Cork
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
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
21h 13m
€101–143
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 41m
€107–242
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 35m
€135–362
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 43m
€178–351
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
€146–364
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
13h 29m
€105–245

Cardiff to Clifden by bus, ferry, and foot

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19h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 791.9 km
Duration: 17h

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Clifden. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Sean Moore Road, 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 Cardiff Central to Clifden via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Cork Bus Station Parnell Place, Cork Anderson's Quay, Galway Ceannt Station, and Galway Coach Station in around 18h 53m.

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