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 €90 - €250 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Clifden is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs €95 - €300.

How far is it from Exeter to Clifden?

The distance between Exeter and Clifden is 764 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 6m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Exeter to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 365+ hotels available in Clifden.

Exeter to Clifden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Clifden by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westportbus
4. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus
9h 32m
€97–291
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
10h 32m
€91–309
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus 132
5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
6. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
22h 6m
€170–342
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
11h 27m
€93–250
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
12h 2m
€119–269
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
13h 37m
€123–265
Fly Exeter to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EXT - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
14h 19m
€138–333
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
13h 37m
€118–387

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

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22h 6mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 764.2 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Clifden. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, take the bus to Westport, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Clifden via Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Station in around 22h 6m.

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