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

The cheapest way to get from Clifden to Cardiff is to bus and fly which costs £50 - £220 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clifden to Cardiff is to bus and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs £50 - £220.

How far is it from Clifden to Cardiff?

The distance between Clifden and Cardiff is 438 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clifden to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 17h 27m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Clifden to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Clifden to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Clifden to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 4m
£70–192
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
8h 22m
£51–217
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 27m
£118–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Clifden to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
14h 17m
£170–441
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus
2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 33m
£57–255
Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus
3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 57m
£94–261
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 24m
£102–220
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus
2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 59m
£97–250
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus
2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NOC - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 53m
£91–328

Clifden to Cardiff by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

17h 27mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Clifden to Cardiff.

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Distance: 435 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Clifden to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Galway Coach Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifden to Cardiff Central via Galway Coach Station, Galway, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 17h 27m.

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