There are 4 ways to get from Castlerea to Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlerea to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Shannon Airportbus 51
4h 2m€35–49Drive 139.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlerea to Shannoncar 139.1 km
1h 36m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain Ic
5h 1m€29–42Bus, train, line 330 bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Galway Ceanntbus 429
- Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain Ic
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Shannon Town Centrebus 330
5h 44m€38–53
Castlerea to Shannon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Shannon is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Shannon is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Shannon Town Centre via ATU Galway and Shannon Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Ennis via Athlone and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Castlerea and Shannon is 168 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Shannon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Castlerea to Shannon, including transfers.
Castlerea to Shannon bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Shannon is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlerea to Shannon Town Centre via ATU Galway and Shannon Airport in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlerea to Smithstown BP via Athlone, Athenry, Ennis, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Galway to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Castlerea to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Shannon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlerea to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Ennis Station to Shannon Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Castlerea to Shannon bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlerea to Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Shannon is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Castlerea to Shannon.
There are 179+ hotels available in Shannon.