The distance between Sligo and Connemara is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sligo 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 Connemara → Sligo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Recess Recess.
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There are several options for getting from Sligo to Connemara by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Sligo and Connemara is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Sligo and Connemara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sligo to Connemara is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Sligo 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 Sligo and Connemara. We recommend that you drive to Connemara. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Connemara. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Connemara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway and Recess Recess. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Bus Feda Teoranta, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sligo and Connemara. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Connemara. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Recess Recess. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Sligo and Connemara. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Connemara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €30($30) | once a week | 206km (128 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 3h 45m | €49($49) | every 4 hours | 209km (130 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €22($22) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
Bus Feda Teoranta
Citylink
Bus Eireann
The following major airports near Connemara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.