There are 5 ways to get from Mallow to Clara by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallow to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 14m€19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Cloghanbus 850
5h 12m€22–29Drive 175.3 km
- Drive from Mallow to Claracar 175.3 km
2h 11m€31–45Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 37m€20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cloghanbus 72
5h 38m€38–51
Mallow to Clara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallow to Clara is to train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mallow to Clara is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallow to Clara. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Clara via Limerick Colbert and Cloghan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Clara. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Clara via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Mallow and Clara is 202 km. The road distance is 175.3 km.
The best way to get from Mallow to Clara without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Mallow to Clara, including transfers.
Mallow to Clara bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Mallow station.
Mallow to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Mallow to Clara is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Mallow, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Mallow to Clara via Portarlington in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallow to Clara via Limerick Colbert and Cloghan in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–21
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Bus from Thurles Station to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
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Booking & Getting There
Mallow to Clara bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Mallow to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallow to Clara is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Mallow to Clara.
There are 83+ hotels available in Clara.