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261 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway to Clare Island

Composite routes from Galway to Clare Island

Cheapest
3 h 21 min
Car
261 km.
from $14
Other
7 h 19 min
192 km.
from $54
7 h 47 min
Train, Bus
192 km.
from $85.63
8 h 33 min
192 km.
from $70.46

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Train from Kildare to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Train from Galway to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$31.84

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Woodbine Road to Wexford
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75
Bus from Merrion Square North to Wexford
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Woodbine Road to Wexford
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Merrion Square North to Wexford
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$30.57

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Wexford Bus

Phone:
053 9142742
Email:
info@wexfordbus.com
Website:
wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Woodbine Road to Wexford
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86
Bus from Merrion Square North to Wexford
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.12–$47.13
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to Redmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Other operators

Passage East Ferry Company

Phone:
+353 51 382480
Email:
info@passageferry.ie
Website:
passageferry.ie/
Other from Waterford Passage East to Ballyhack
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$10.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Clare Island?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Clare Island is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Clare Island?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Clare Island is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Clare Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Clare Island. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Blackhall via D'Olier Street, Woodbine Road and Wexford Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Galway to Clare Island?

The distance between Galway and Clare Island is 328 km. The road distance is 262.1 km.

How do I travel from Galway to Clare Island without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Clare Island without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 7h 19m and costs $41.30 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Galway to Clare Island?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Galway to Clare Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Clare Island bus from?

Galway to Clare Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Galway to Clare Island?

The best way to get from Galway to Clare Island is to bus via Dublin which takes 7h 19m and costs $41.30 - $81.52 . There are no good options to train or bus between Galway to Clare Island.

Where does the Galway to Clare Island bus arrive?

Galway to Clare Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Can I drive from Galway to Clare Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Clare Island is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Galway to Clare Island.

Where can I stay near Clare Island?

There are 148+ hotels available in Clare Island. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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