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 and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 56m.

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 28m and costs £50 - £270.

How far is it from Clifden to Cardiff?

The distance between Clifden and Cardiff is 437 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 15h 38m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Clifden to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1547+ 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 Station
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 56m
£58–172
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
8h 28m
£54–265
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station923
2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin HeustonRe / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
15h 38m
£155–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Clifden to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
14h 19m
£174–268
Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airport
3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
10h 49m
£83–201
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 24m
£77–235
Bus, bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 33m
£77–260
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westport
2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland West Airport
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 59m
£135–281
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westport
2. Take the bus from Westport to Ireland West Airport
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NOC - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 5m
£117–299

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

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15h 38mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Clifden to Cardiff.

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Distance: 434.7 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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 Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, 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 15h 38m.

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