There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 424 bus via Galway, Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to An Spidéal424
3h€20–29Bus, line 424 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to An Spidéal424
3h 5m€15–22Line 51 bus, train, line 424 bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Bus Station51
- Take the train from Ennis to GalwayIc
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to An Spidéal424
3h 59m€22–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Spiddal102.8 km
1h 15mDrive 102.8 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal102.8 km
1h 15m€18–25
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal is to bus and line 424 bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at An Spidéal via Galway Ceannt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Spiddal is 112 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal without a car is to bus and line 424 bus via Galway, Bus Station which takes 3h and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway, Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Spiddal.
There are 536+ hotels available in Spiddal.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Spiddal, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to An Spidéal via Galway, Bus Station and Galway Ceannt Station in around 3h.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ennis to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to An Spidéal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Spiddal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



