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Cork to Clare Island

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2 h 9 min
169 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Clare Island

Composite routes from Cork to Clare Island

Cheapest
2 h 9 min
Car
169 km.
from $9
Other
7 h 32 min
234 km.
from $5.43
10 h 37 min
Plane, Bus, Ferry
234 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 58 min
Bus, Ferry
234 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$43.31–$152.85

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.97–$891.64

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$560.46

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$31.84

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ireland West Airport to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Coburg Street to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30

Other operators

The Clare Island Ferry Company

Phone:
+353 098 23737
Email:
Website:
clareislandferry.com/
Other from Roonagh to Clare
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Questions and Answers

How far is it from Cork to Clare Island?

The distance between Cork and Clare Island is 350 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Clare Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Clifden which takes 7h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Cork to Clare Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clare Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Clare Island. Prices start at $69.99 per night.
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