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3 h 27 min
232 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 27 min
Car
232 km.
from $12
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
Found: 1
Irish Rail
Website
Irish Rail
Website
1h 51m
5 times a day
$15.22–$21.74
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Bus operators
Found: 5
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Website
Wexford Bus
Website
Expressway
Website
1h 56m
Hourly
$16.30–$22.83
0818 836611
0818 836611
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Bus Éireann
Website
2h 12m
Hourly
$14.13–$20.65
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
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Citylink
Website
2h 30m
Hourly
$15.22–$26.09
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Website
4h 20m
Twice a week
$17.39–$25.00
+353 818 333 222
+353 818 333 222
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Wexford Bus
Website
2h 5m
Hourly
$27.17–$39.13
053 9142742
053 9142742
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Passage East Ferry Company
Website
Passage East Ferry Company
Website
10 min
Every 15 minutes
$1.30–$8.67
+353 51 382480
+353 51 382480
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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