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 €70 - €230 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Clifden is to fly and train and bus which takes 10h 23m and costs €95 - €310.

How far is it from Exeter to Clifden?

The distance between Exeter and Clifden is 670 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 5m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Exeter to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 343+ 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 plane, train, 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.

Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train, bus
best
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 23m
€99–306
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
cheapest
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 22m
€70–230
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 5m
€149–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
11h 3m
€156–414
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
11h 56m
€89–242
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 43m
€87–213
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
14h 10m
€80–394
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 15m
€81–353

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

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22h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Clifden.

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Distance: 669.8 km
Duration: 10h 23m

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, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Galway, walk to Galway Coach Station, 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 5m.

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