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How to get fromBelfast to Shannonby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Shannon by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712
    5h 51m
    €49–183

  2. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    6h 16m
    €52–75

  3. Drive 341.2 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Shannoncar car 341.2 km
    4h 15m
    €61–87

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHD - SNN
    6h 44m
    €97–274

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    6h 43m
    €51–72

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    6h 54m

Belfast to Shannon by bus and foot

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Shannon Town Centre via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 16m.

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