How to travel from Dublin to Connemara, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Connemara is around 270km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dublin to Connemara 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 ConnemaraDublin if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Recess Recess.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Connemara.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance270km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Connemara

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Connemara by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Dublin and Connemara is around 270km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Dublin and Connemara by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Connemara is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Connemara, 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 Dublin and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Connemara. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway City Coach Station and Recess Recess. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

GoBus.ie, Citylink, Aircoach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Connemara. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Connemara. We recommend that you take the train to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Dublin and Connemara. The distance is around 270km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Connemara is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Connemara

Transport options from Dublin to Connemara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€30($30)
every 4 hours270km (168 miles)
Bus via Galway Coach Station5hrs
€61($61)
every 20 mins301km (187 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 40m
€51($51)
every 4 hours271km (168 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€37($37)
on demand270km (167 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