The distance between Connemara and Inistioge is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Connemara to Inistioge 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 Inistioge → Connemara if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Dublin City Parkgate St and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road.
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Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Kildare and then to Kilkenny MacDonagh.
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There are several options for getting from Connemara to Inistioge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Connemara and Inistioge is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Connemara and Inistioge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Connemara to Inistioge is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Inistioge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Connemara and Inistioge. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Connemara to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westport, Kildare and Thomastown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Irish Rail run train services between Connemara and Inistioge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Inistioge. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess, Galway City Coach Station, Dublin City Parkgate St and Kilkenny Ormond Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Citylink, Bus Eireann, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons and Bernard Kavanagh & Sons run regular bus services between Connemara and Inistioge. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Connemara to Inistioge. We recommend that you take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Inistioge is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 119km (74 miles) from Inistioge. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Inistioge. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Connemara to Inistioge is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5hrs | €160($160) | once daily | 381km (237 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €61($61) | twice daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €62($62) | once a week | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus to Galway City, Coach Station, train | 5h 60m | €54($54) | twice daily | 318km (198 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €53($53) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
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J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
The following major airports near Inistioge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.