There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Ballinamore via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Dublin and Shannon–Erne Waterway is 158 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway, including transfers.
Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Shannon–Erne Waterway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballinamore via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carrick On Shannon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dublin to Shannon–Erne Waterway.
There are 186+ hotels available in Shannon–Erne Waterway.



