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How to get fromCastlebar to Inishbofinby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Castlebar to Inishbofin by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus 423
    2. Take the ferry from Cleggan Ferry to Inishbofin Ferryferry ferry
    5h 31m
    €59–73

  2. Bus, ferry via Galway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Galway Cathdrlbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clegganbus bus 923
    3. Take the ferry from Cleggan Ferry to Inishbofin Ferryferry ferry
    6h 33m
    €50–60

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Castlebar to Cleggan Ferrytaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Cleggan Ferry to Inishbofin Ferryferry ferry
    1h 41m
    €152–175

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  • Distance: 105.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Inishbofin, IE-G, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Castlebar to Inishbofin. However, you can take the line 456 bus to Westport, take the bus to Clifden, take the line 923 bus to Cleggan, walk to Cleggan Ferry, then take the ferry to Inishbofin Ferry. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cleggan Ferry then take the ferry to Inishbofin Ferry.

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