The distance between Skerries and Connemara is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skerries 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 Connemara → Skerries if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway Coach Station and then to Recess Recess.
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Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Recess Recess.
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There are several options for getting from Skerries to Connemara by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).
The distance between Skerries and Connemara is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Skerries and Connemara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skerries to Connemara is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Connemara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skerries and Connemara. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 15 stop 7348, Galway Coach Station and Recess Recess. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Citylink, Aircoach, Eireagle, Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Skerries and Connemara. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Connemara. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Coach 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Skerries and Connemara. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Connemara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €47($47) | every 4 hours | 303km (189 miles) |
Bus via Abbey St Lower, stop 292 | 5h 10m | €30($30) | every 4 hours | 320km (199 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 30m | €55($55) | every 4 hours | 302km (187 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €58($58) | on demand | 295km (183 miles) |
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The following major airports near Connemara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.