How to get from Athy to Clifden by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athy to Clifden in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athy station to Kildare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 923 bus from Galway Coach Stn station to Clifden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 4 min.

424min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 923923
Leaves from Athy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athy
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    122 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Letterfrack
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Clifden
    Ride to bus station
    Clifden
    ID 635401
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athy to Clifden

The distance between Athy, Ireland and Clifden, Ireland is approximately 261.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 424 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athy to Clifden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athy

Athy is located at Athy, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Train Station.

Bus stations close to Athy:

  • Train Station
  • The Castle Inn
  • Leinster Street

Public transit stations close to Clifden, Ireland

Clifden is located at Clifden, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Clifden.

Bus stations close to Clifden:

  • Clifden

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athy to Clifden?

    The fastest way takes 424 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 923.

  • Is there a direct train between Athy and Clifden in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athy to Clifden in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Athy to Kildare station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Kildare station near Clifden in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athy to Clifden in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athy and Clifden in Ireland by train and bus is about 7 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athy to get to Clifden in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Athy in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athy and Clifden in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Kildare stop, which is closest to Clifden in Ireland.

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