The average bus between Belfast and Shannon takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Shannon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Belfast and Shannon. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Shannon at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Shannon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Shannon station via Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Belfast to Shannon bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Shannon bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
The distance between Belfast and Shannon is 286.1 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Shannon Town Centre via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Harvey's Quay in around 5h 51m.