How to travel from Doolin to Connemara, Ireland

The distance between Doolin and Connemara is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Doolin to Connemara by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ConnemaraDoolin if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Recess Recess.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Connemara.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doolin and Connemara

There are several options for getting from Doolin to Connemara by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Doolin and Connemara is around 133km (83 miles).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Doolin and Connemara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doolin to Connemara is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Connemara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Doolin and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Doolin and Connemara. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doolin to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Recess Recess. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Bus Eireann and Citylink run regular bus services between Doolin and Connemara. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doolin to Connemara. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Recess Recess. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Connemara is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Connemara. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Doolin and Connemara. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doolin to Connemara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doolin and Connemara

Transport options from Doolin to Connemara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
€39($39)
5 times a day150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€27($27)
on demand133km (83 miles)

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Airports near Connemara

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Connemara
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Connemara
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Connemara