How to travel from Killarney National Park to Connemara, Ireland

The distance between Killarney National Park and Connemara is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Killarney National Park to Connemara by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ConnemaraKillarney National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Recess Recess.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then take the train to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Connemara.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Killarney National Park and Connemara

There are several options for getting from Killarney National Park to Connemara by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Killarney National Park and Connemara is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Killarney National Park and Connemara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Killarney National Park to Connemara is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Killarney National Park and Connemara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Killarney National Park and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney National Park and Connemara. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney National Park to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Avenue Road Killarney, Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Henry St, Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and Recess Recess. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Dublin Coach, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Killarney National Park and Connemara. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney National Park to Connemara. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Recess Recess. instead which will take 4h 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 Killarney National Park and Connemara. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney National Park to Connemara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Killarney National Park and Connemara

Transport options from Killarney National Park to Connemara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€95($95)
5 times a day282km (175 miles)
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 6350315h 50m
€82($82)
every 20 mins306km (190 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€95($95)
5 times a day303km (188 miles)
Train and Bus5h 25m
€105($105)
once a week446km (277 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€38($38)
on demand278km (173 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