How to travel from Carlingford to Connemara, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Connemara is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carlingford to Connemara by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ConnemaraCarlingford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then Galway Coach Station and then to Recess Recess.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Connolly and then to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Connemara.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Connemara

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Connemara by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Carlingford and Connemara is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Carlingford and Connemara by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Connemara is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Connemara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Connemara. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091, Zone 21 stop 111911, Galway Coach Station and Recess Recess. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Bus Eireann, Citylink, Aircoach, Eireagle, Matthews Coach Hire and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Carlingford and Connemara. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Connemara. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Connemara is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Connemara. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carlingford and Connemara. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Connemara is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Carlingford to Connemara

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Connemara

Transport options from Carlingford to Connemara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€65($65)
every 4 hours387km (241 miles)
Bus via Summerhill6h 5m
€38($38)
every 20 mins382km (238 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
5h 10m
€105($105)
every 4 hours384km (239 miles)
Bus and Train5h 55m
€62($62)
every 4 hours396km (246 miles)
Bus to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101, train6h 10m
€57($57)
once a week348km (216 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€66($66)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Connemara

The following major airports near Connemara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Connemara
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Connemara
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Connemara