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How to get fromGalway City to Shannonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Shannon by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus 51
    2h 3m
    €25–33

  2. Drive 80.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway City to Shannoncar car 80.7 km
    51 min
    €14–20

  3. Train, line 330 bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 330
    2h 40m
    €20–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galway City to Shannontaxi taxi 80.7 km
    51 min
    €110–140

Galway City to Shannon by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airport hourly. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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