How to travel from Connemara to Sligo, Ireland

The distance between Connemara and Sligo is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Connemara to Sligo by bus 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 Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sligo.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Connemara and Sligo

There are several options for getting from Connemara to Sligo by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Connemara and Sligo is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Connemara and Sligo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Connemara to Sligo is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Sligo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Connemara and Sligo. We recommend that you drive to Sligo. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Connemara and Sligo. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess and Galway City Coach Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Citylink and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Connemara and Sligo. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 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 Sligo. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sligo is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Sligo. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Sligo. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Connemara to Sligo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Connemara to Sligo

Compare travel optionsbetween Connemara and Sligo

Transport options from Connemara to Sligo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
€30($30)
once a week206km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€22($22)
on demand160km (99 miles)

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Airports near Sligo

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Sligo
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Sligo
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Sligo