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Connemara to Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Connemara and Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher sit about 68 km (42 mi) apart in a straight line, with Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher to the south-east. It is leg 3 of 3 on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way itinerary, a 9-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route
Connemara, where this leg starts
From · Connemara
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, where this leg ends
To · Doolin
Straight-line distance
68 km · 42 mi
Est. road distance
81–95 km
Est. drive time
1 h – 2 h
Direction
Heading south-east
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By car

Most travelers on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 81–95 km (51–59 mi) of road and 1 h – 2 h behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.

By train

Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Connemara and Doolin depends on the line — check timetables.

Use trams and walk in Dublin, then take the train to Galway and pick up a hire car there. A car is needed for Connemara and the Burren; roads are narrow and you drive on the left.

Open Connemara → Doolin directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends, plus 1 place near the straight-line path.

When you arrive in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Music village on the Clare coast; stay 2 nights for cliffs and the Burren.

Near the way

These places from our other itineraries sit within about 10 km of the straight line between Connemara and Doolin. The road may not pass them directly, so check how far off your route they are.

ConnemaraDoolin

Before you leave Connemara

Lakes, bog and mountains; base in Clifden for 2 nights.

On this curated route

Where Connemara → Doolin sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher to Connemara is the same 68 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Connemara and Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Connemara high9°8°9°11°13°15°17°17°16°13°11°9°
Doolin high9°8°9°11°14°16°17°17°16°14°11°9°
Connemara rain143112100799295113122112129151152
Doolin rain13410595768790104111103117149142

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher month guides.

Connemara to Doolin: questions travelers ask

How far is Connemara from Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?

Connemara is about 68 km (42 mi) from Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in a straight line, with Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher to the south-east. By road, we estimate 81–95 km (51–59 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Connemara to Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?

An estimated 1 h – 2 h, assuming 81–95 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.

What is there to see between Connemara and Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?

Near the straight-line path we have 1 place from our curated guides, including Inis Mór (Galway). The road may not pass them directly, so check the detour.

Which itineraries include the trip from Connemara to Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?

Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way itinerary includes this leg. Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way runs about 9 days across 4 stops, best in May – Sep.

Getting to Connemara

Guides for both ends

Doolin by month

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