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 36m€23–40Drive 157.8 km
- Drive from Clonmacnoise to Clifdencar 157.8 km
1h 52m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone to Galwaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
5h 13m
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 36m.
The fastest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonmacnoise to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Clonmacnoise and arriving at Clifden via Athlone and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
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 36m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Clonmacnoise to Clifden, including transfers.
Clonmacnoise to Clifden bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Clonmacnoise to Clifden bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway 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 343+ hotels available in Clifden.
What companies run services between Clonmacnoise, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Clifden via Athlone Stn, Athlone, Galway, and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 13m.
- 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
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.