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How to get fromAthlone to Shannonby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Shannon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 343 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    3h 25m
    €34–46

  2. Drive 124.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Shannoncar car 124.5 km
    1h 30m
    €21–31

  3. Train, line 330 bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 330
    3h 56m
    €24–34

  4. Bus, line 343 bus via TUS North Gate

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Harvey's Quay to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    4h 17m
    €30–41

Athlone to Shannon by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Shannon Town Centre via Limerick Colbert in around 3h 25m.

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