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 €55 - €180 and takes 8h 52m.

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 9m and costs €50 - €210.

How far is it from Manchester to Clifden?

The distance between Manchester and Clifden is 601 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 train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 45m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Manchester to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 363+ hotels available in Clifden.

Manchester to Clifden - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Clifden by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
13h 45m
€95–178
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westportbus
3. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus
8h 9m
€50–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Clifdencar
10h 52m
€130–225
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
8h 52m
€55–173
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
8h 35m
€52–197
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westportbus
4. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus
8h 49m
€56–202
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
9h 33m
€67–213
Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
10h 34m
€53–222
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EMA - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westportbus
5. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus
10h 40m
€107–334
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
11h 12m
€81–185

Manchester to Clifden by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

13h 45mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 601 km
Duration: 13h 45m

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 Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, 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 vehicle from Manchester to Clifden via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 10h 52m.

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