There are 3 ways to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
4h 37m€23–40Drive 157.8 km
- Drive from Clonmacnoise to Clifdencar 157.8 km
1h 52m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Clonmacnoise to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Squarebus 844
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
6h 14m€26–42
Clonmacnoise to Clifden by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden is to train and bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonmacnoise to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Clonmacnoise and arriving at Clifden via Birr and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Clonmacnoise and Clifden is 184 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden, including transfers.
Clonmacnoise to Clifden bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Clonmacnoise station.
Clonmacnoise to Clifden bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonmacnoise to Clifden is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Clonmacnoise to Clifden.
There are 403+ hotels available in Clifden.
What companies run services between Clonmacnoise, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Clifden via Birr, Eyre Square, and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Clonmacnoise to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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