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How to get fromPortsmouth to Shannonby train, plane, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    5h 40m
    €88–404

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    5h 37m
    €78–320

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Shannoncar car
    13h 59m
    €132–498

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    6h 34m
    €96–351

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: 706.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Shannon. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, 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 Portsmouth to Shannon via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 13h 59m.

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