There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert Station51
- Take the train from Limerick to KildareIc
4h 32m€28–40Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert Station343
- Take the train from Limerick to KildareIc
5h 23m€20–35Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Street343
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
5h 26m€24–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Athy154.9 km
1h 55mDrive 154.9 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy154.9 km
1h 55m€26–38
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy is to bus and train which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Mulgrave Street via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Saint Peter and Paul's Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athy is 208 km. The road distance is 154.9 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at William Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athy.
There are 139+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Mulgrave Street via William Street, Limerick Arthur's Quay, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Saint Peter and Paul's Church in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.