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How to get fromExeter to Clifdenby plane, train, bus or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Clifden by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus bus
    10h 17m
    €91–299

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus bus 923
    22h 6m
    €170–416

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus bus
    9h 34m
    €96–288

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus bus
    11h 19m
    €91–249

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus bus
    12h 4m
    €118–278

  6. Fly Exeter to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EXT - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus bus
    14h 19m
    €138–333

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 6m.

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