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How to get fromBournemouth to Shannonby bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Shannon by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    5h 44m
    €85–411

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Shannoncar car
    14h 4m
    €131–496

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    6h 21m
    €108–391

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    6h 52m
    €112–390

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 749.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Shannon. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 316 bus to Shannon Town Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bournemouth to Shannon via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 14h 4m.

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