Our Location in Letterfrack, Clifden, Co. Galway
Just 1 hour from Galway city off the N59 and the R344.
With the Connemara National Park on our doorstep and just 1 hour from Galway City, Letterfrack, a small vibrant village at the edge of the Atlantic coast, has something to suit everyone.
How to get to Letterfrack
With increased flights into regional airports at Galway and Knock and regular bus and rail services to all major towns and cities it’s never been easier to get to Mountainside B&B in Letterfrack in the West of Ireland.
By Air
There are 2 airports in the region. Galway Airport (www.galwayairport.com) and Ireland West Airport Knock (www.irelandwestairport.com) in County Mayo. Shannon International Airport (www.shannonairport.com) is just to the south . In addition, during the summer season charter flights come to all 3 airports from around the world.
By Train
The west of Ireland is well served by regular intercity trains from Dublin Heuston to Galway and Westport. For more information on routes, timetables and fares visit Iarnród Eireann (www.irishrail.ie)
By Bus
An extensive bus network covers the region with express services operating from Dublin to most major towns and regular intercity services criss-crossing the West in all directions. Bus Eireann (buseireann.ie) is the main service provider, with private companies offering additional services on busy or remote routes Citylink (www.citylink.ie) has direct routes from Galway to Dublin City and Airport and to Shannon Airport. Bus Nestor (www.busnestor.galway.net) also operates regular services from Galway to Dublin City and Airport.
By Car
Exploring Letterfrack and the Connemara region by car gives you greater freedom to discover the remote beaches, wild hills and quiet rural villages. Maps covering all the national and rural routes are widely available and from tourist offices.
By Bicycle
Bicycles can be hired locally here in the village of Letterfrack.
By Sea
The west is within easy reach of a wide range of ferry services that operate to Ireland, year-round from the UK and France. These services come through Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Larne, Rosslare and Cork ports.
