How to travel from Connemara to Limerick, Ireland

The distance between Connemara and Limerick is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Connemara to Limerick by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Henry St.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Citylink

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Limerick.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Limerick.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Connemara and Limerick

There are several options for getting from Connemara to Limerick by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Connemara and Limerick is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Connemara and Limerick by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Connemara to Limerick is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Limerick, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Connemara and Limerick. We recommend that you drive to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Connemara and Limerick. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Limerick. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess and Galway City Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Connemara and Limerick. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 40m 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 Limerick. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Henry St. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Limerick is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Limerick. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Limerick. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Connemara to Limerick is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Connemara and Limerick

Transport options from Connemara to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
€44($44)
5 times a day161km (100 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station3h 35m
€47($47)
every 4 hours186km (116 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 30m
€45($45)
4 times a day182km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€22($22)
on demand160km (99 miles)

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Airports near Limerick

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Limerick
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Limerick
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Limerick