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 58m.

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.

How far is it from Manchester to Clifden?

The distance between Manchester and Clifden is 795 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Manchester to Clifden, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 335+ hotels available in Clifden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Clifden by car, car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Clifden
10h 49m
€158–235
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
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 Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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 49m
€114–252
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 38m
€74–218
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 58m
€68–168
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 19m
€78–275
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 12m
€100–233
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkway
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EMA - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Westport
5. Take the bus from Westport to Clifden
11h 8m
€91–358

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Distance: 795.1 km
Duration: 10h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Clifden. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, take the bus to Westport, then take the bus to Clifden.

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