The distance between Connemara and Dunmore East is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Connemara to Dunmore East 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 Dunmore East → Connemara if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.
Bus Eireann
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Connemara to Dunmore East by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 6h 25m. 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 €60 ($60).
The distance between Connemara and Dunmore East is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Connemara and Dunmore East by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Connemara to Dunmore East is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Dunmore East, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Connemara and Dunmore East. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Connemara to Dunmore East. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westport, Kildare, Waterford and Waterford Waterford Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Irish Rail run train services between Connemara and Dunmore East. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Connemara and Dunmore East. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Dunmore East. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess, Galway City Coach Station, Dublin City Parkgate St, Heuston Station Heuston Station and The Quay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Connemara and Dunmore East. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Connemara to Dunmore East. We recommend that you take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Dunmore East is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Connemara and Dunmore East. The distance is around 306km (190 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 Connemara to Dunmore East is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 50m | €140($140) | once daily | 423km (263 miles) |
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €48($48) | every 4 hours | 334km (207 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €43($43) | every 4 hours | 450km (279 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 40m | €54($54) | 5 times a day | 374km (232 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €60($60) | on demand | 306km (190 miles) |
Citylink
Bus Eireann
Kenneally's Bus Service
The following major airports near Dunmore East offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.