There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus via William Street, stop 607111 • 3h 35m
21€ - 29€
4 alternative options
Line 343 bus, train • 4h 14m
27€ - 40€
Line 343 bus, train via Tipperary • 4h 18m
30€ - 43€
Bus • 4h 50m
21€ - 30€
Drive • 2h 17m
24€ - 40€
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin by bus
The bus journey time between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Dublin is around 4h 32m and covers a distance of around 260 km. The fastest bus normally takes 4h 1m. Operated by Bus Eireann and Transport for Ireland, the Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin bus service departs from Shannon Airport, stop 609581 and arrives in Dublin, Arlington Hotel. Typically 79 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin bus schedules
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin is to bus via William Street, stop 607111 which costs 20€ - 29€ and takes 3h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin is to drive which costs 24€ - 40€ and takes 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport, stop 609521 and arriving at Dublin, Arlington Hotel via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Dublin is 192 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin without a car is to bus via William Street, stop 607111 which takes 3h 35m and costs 20€ - 29€.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin, Arlington Hotel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin.
There are 571+ hotels available in Dublin. Prices start at 75€ per night.
- Distance: 192.4 km
- Duration: 3h 35m
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin, Arlington Hotel hourly. Tickets cost 14€ - 17€ and the journey takes 2h 45m. Transport for Ireland also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 25€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 17€ - 20€
- Flexible
- 21€ - 25€
Train from Limerick Junction to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 15€ - 18€
- Flexible
- 18€ - 22€
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 17€
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- info@nationaltransport.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 18€
- Website
- Transport for Ireland
Bus from Dunnes, Friars Walk to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- Transport for Ireland
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport, stop 609521 to Colbert Station, stop 635031
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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