The average bus between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Loughrea takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Loughrea. 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 twice daily between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Loughrea. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shannon Airport (SNN) is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Loughrea at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change
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11h 45m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change
Arrives next day

11h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport (SNN) station and arriving at Loughrea station via Gort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Barrack Street station.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Loughrea is 61 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Barrack Street via Gort in around 2h 20m.