How to travel from Connemara to Dunmore East, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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 EastConnemara if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus via Galway City, Coach Station

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Dunmore East.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Connemara and Dunmore East

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Connemara to Dunmore East

Compare travel optionsbetween Connemara and Dunmore East

Transport options from Connemara to Dunmore East
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 50m
€140($140)
once daily423km (263 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station + 1 similar
6h 20m
€48($48)
every 4 hours334km (207 miles)
Bus6h 25m
€43($43)
every 4 hours450km (279 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 40m
€54($54)
5 times a day374km (232 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€60($60)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Dunmore East

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Dunmore East
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Dunmore East