Getting to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens
Kylemore abbey has something to offer everyone all year round; with thousands of visitors every year we're one of Ireland's most popular "must-see" attractions. Located in Connemara, just 1 hour from Galway City, off the main N59, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden is easily accessible from Galway, Mayo and Clare.
From more information and bookings please contact the Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre at
info@kylemoreabbeytourism.ie or call: +353 95 52001
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Travelling by car:
Driving From Galway
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Distance |
80kms |
| Driving Time |
1hr 10min |
| Take the N59 for Clifden and continue through Oughterard and Maam Cross until you pass through Recess. Turn right on the R344 signposted Letterfrack. This will bring you through the Inagh Valley and then you will turn left on to the N59 loop for Kylemore and follow the road as it winds around the lake until you reach Kylemore Abbey on your right hand side. |
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| Driving From Clifden |
Distance |
20kms |
| Driving Time |
25min |
| Take the N59 for Westport and continue past the entrance to Connemara National Park, through Letterfrack village and Kylemore Abbey will be on your left hand side. |
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Driving From Westport
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Distance |
48kms |
| Driving Time |
44min |
| Take the N59 for Clifden. You will pass through Leenaun and then Killary Harbour before winding along Kylemore Lake and Kyelmore Abbey will be on your right hand side. (Alternate route possible via Croagh Patrick and Louisburgh). |
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Driving From Dublin
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Distance |
284km |
| Driving Time |
3hr 18min |
| Leaving Dublin, take the M4 signposted Sligo/Westport/Galway N5/N6. At junction 11, exit onto M6 towards Galway/Athlone. Continue towards Galway by-passing Athlone. At last roundabout after M6 has ended, take 2nd exit and follow signs for N59/Clifden. Follow directions from Galway above. |
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Travelling by Bus:
Bus Tours to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens
Travel from either Galway City or Dublin by luxury coach on a day trip to Connemara and stop off for a visit to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. Click here for a list of professional tour companies offering day tours to Kylemore Abbey and Connemara.