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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Clifden is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €240 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Clifden is to fly and bus which takes 9h 20m and costs €90 - €290.

How far is it from Exeter to Clifden?

The distance between Exeter and Clifden is 666 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Clifden without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 22h 3m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Exeter to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 333+ hotels available in Clifden.

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

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

Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
9h 20m
€92–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 14m
€83–233
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
6. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden East923
22h 3m
€154–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clifden
12h 12m
€161–235
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 57m
€155–378
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 50m
€108–262
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
12h 4m
€87–387
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
13h 29m
€94–405
Train, ferry, bus via Cork
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
5. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251
6. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
23h 32m
€157–265

Exeter to Clifden by train, ferry, bus, and foot

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22h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 666.5 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Clifden, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Clifden. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to Galway Coach Station, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Clifden East via Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Station in around 22h 3m.

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