How to travel from Connemara to Inistioge, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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 InistiogeConnemara if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Dublin City Parkgate St and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Inistioge.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Connemara and Inistioge

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Connemara to Inistioge

Compare travel optionsbetween Connemara and Inistioge

Transport options from Connemara to Inistioge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€160($160)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€61($61)
twice daily419km (260 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€62($62)
once a week332km (206 miles)
Bus to Galway City, Coach Station, train5h 60m
€54($54)
twice daily318km (198 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€53($53)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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Airports near Inistioge

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Inistioge
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Inistioge
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Inistioge