How to travel from Glengarriff to Connemara, Ireland

The distance between Glengarriff and Connemara is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glengarriff 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 ConnemaraGlengarriff if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to South Mall stop 241211 then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Recess Recess.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Connemara.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance326km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glengarriff and Connemara

There are several options for getting from Glengarriff to Connemara by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Glengarriff and Connemara is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Glengarriff and Connemara by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glengarriff to Connemara is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Glengarriff and Connemara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glengarriff and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glengarriff and Connemara. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glengarriff to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in South Mall stop 241211, Cork St. Patricks Quay, Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and Recess Recess. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Bus Eireann, Citylink, Donal Harrington and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Glengarriff and Connemara. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glengarriff to Connemara. We recommend that you take the train to Portarlington and then to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Glengarriff and Connemara. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glengarriff to Connemara is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Glengarriff to Connemara

Compare travel optionsbetween Glengarriff and Connemara

Transport options from Glengarriff to Connemara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€57($57)
every 20 mins366km (227 miles)
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 2550217h 60m
€54($54)
every 20 mins393km (244 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 5m
€200($200)
once a week494km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€65($65)
on demand326km (203 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