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NCT Clifden · Waiting times

NCT Clifden waiting times

In September 2026 it took 15.2 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Clifden, 4.1 days longer than the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Galway had dates about 14 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
15.2 daysto the first free slot
18.1 daysto the second free slot
46thshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Clifden

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Westport

49 km · 16.2 days (1 more)

NCT Galway

71 km · 14.2 days (1 fewer)

NCT Tuam

78 km · 14.4 days (0.8 fewer)

NCT Ballina

89 km · 16.3 days (1.1 more)

NCT Ennis

100 km · 13.3 days (1.9 fewer)

NCT Castlerea

105 km · 14.9 days (similar)

How to get an earlier NCT at Clifden

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Clifden when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 07:00–16:25 · Tue–Wed 07:00–22:15 · Thu 07:00–20:00 · Fri 08:00–16:15 · Sat 07:00–15:00 · Sun 09:00–18:40.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Clifden
Site of Clifden Mart Ltd., Galway Road, Co. Galway, H71 PN44

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NCT Clifden waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Clifden?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Clifden was 15.2 days, and 18.1 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Clifden?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.