Dingle to Galway Day trip

You plan on staying in Galway that night, right? Not going back to Dingle? Because Dingle to Galway back to Dingle in a day is not feasible.

The other trip is doable, but a very long day. We went from Dingle to Galway (and stayed in Galway that night). We left around 8:30 or 9:00 a.m., stopped at the Cliffs of Moher, drove through the Burren with a few stops, we did not stop at Bunratty Castle, and arrived in Galway around 5:00 p.m.

Thanks for your reply - yes we are staying in Galway and hope to go to the Aran Islands the next day

Per Steve, as long as it's a one-way trip then it's easily doable in a day.
Might check the schedule for the Tarbert ferry - if you time it right it could save you some time, plus the ferry is just a charming and relaxing way to cross the Shannon.

thanks Robert - the ferry sounds interesting but does it save time?

I was wondering the exact same thing - when is your trip? If it's before October I would be interested to know if you fit it all in:)

Maureen

It'll save some time if you time it right. For us the real advantage was that it was much more pleasant than having to go via Limerick...it's a much more scenic drive (IMO), plus you'll get to read some of the colorful and creative anti-Cromwellian graffiti as you pull into the pier on the other side - the Irish really do know how to hold a grudge...

I will be attempting this in about 2 weeks :) I was also hoping for a quick stop in Adare

Thanks so much for everyone's take - I will be there the first week in September and will let you know how it was.

sharon - maybe you can let us know how you make out - have a great trip!

I will come back and post when we are back or maybe even while we are still there.... wifi depending and all :)

Ok.. we did this yesterday. Left Dingle around 8:45. Went through Conor Pass, stopped at bunratty castle for 3 hours, the Cliffs of Moher for 2 hours and pulled in to our Galway hotel at 7:15.
Very doable :)

Thanks for the info, Sharon. Enjoy the rest of your trip!