What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Connemara?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Connemara is to fly and train and bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Connemara?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Connemara is to fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs €60 - €200.

How far is it from Manchester to Connemara?

The distance between Manchester and Connemara is 565 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Connemara without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Connemara without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 56m and costs €120 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Connemara?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Manchester to Connemara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Connemara?

There are 344+ hotels available in Connemara.

Manchester to Connemara - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Connemara by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mámbus
8h 3m
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salachbus
8h 30m
€64–200
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salachbus 923
13h 56m
€127–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Connemaracar
10h 51m
€157–230
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mámbus
7h 28m
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salachbus
9h 48m
€74–183
Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salachbus
10h 23m
€65–205
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salachbus
11h 2m
€102–248

Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Connemara.

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Connemara, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Connemara. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, take the bus to Claremorris, take the bus to An Mám, then take the taxi to Connemara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Connemara via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Galway Coach Station, and Sraith Salach in around 13h 56m.

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