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

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

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  1. Train, line 343 bus

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    3h 13m
    €30–42

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    3h 42m
    €31–41

  3. Drive 209.8 km

    1. Drive from Dublin to Shannoncar car 209.8 km
    2h 22m
    €36–52

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DUB - SNN
    4h 52m
    €66–252

  5. Train, line 343 bus via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    3h 22m
    €31–44

  6. Line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merrion Sq South to Airport Zone 11bus bus 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712
    5h 2m
    €31–46

Dublin to Shannon by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) every 4 hours.

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