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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Clifden is to fly and train and bus which costs €65 - €170 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Clifden is to fly and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Clifden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Clifden via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot and Galway Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.

How far is it from Manchester to Clifden?

The distance between Manchester and Clifden is 583 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Clifden without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Manchester to Clifden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Clifden bus from?

Manchester to Clifden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Clifden bus arrive?

Manchester to Clifden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 336+ hotels available in Clifden.

Manchester to Clifden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Clifden by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westport
4. Take the bus from Westport to Clifden
8h 50m
€114–242
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
8h 40m
€55–195
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Station64
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
22h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clifden
8h 36m
€123–168
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westport
3. Take the bus from Westport to Clifden
8h 10m
€104–222
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
9h 23m
€74–208
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
9h 43m
€67–168
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LPL - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
9h 20m
€78–275
Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 34m
€57–180

Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Distance: 582.6 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Clifden. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 bus from Shudehill Interchange to Clifden via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, Galway Ceannt Station, and Galway Coach Station in around 22h 23m.

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