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 €75 - €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 €65 - €210.

How far is it from Manchester to Connemara?

The distance between Manchester and Connemara is 787 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Manchester to Connemara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Connemara?

There are 335+ hotels available in Connemara.

Manchester to Connemara - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Connemara by car, car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Connemara
10h 48m
€158–235
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salach
8h 30m
€67–210
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mám
7h 28m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mám
8h 8m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salach
9h 27m
€86–233
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salach
9h 48m
€80–183
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LPL - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salach
9h 9m
€90–290
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Sraith Salach
11h 2m
€112–248
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkway
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EMA - NOC
4. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mám
10h 26m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Connemara.

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Distance: 786.8 km
Duration: 10h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Connemara. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Connemara. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Galway Coach Station, take the bus to Sraith Salach, then take the taxi to Connemara.

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