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How to get fromShannon Airport to Ashford Castleby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 51 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Galway to Ashford Castletaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    €78–101

  2. Drive 120.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shannon Airport to Ashford Castlecar car 120.8 km
    1h 29m
    €21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    4h 57m
    €39–54

  4. Bus via An Cheathrú Rua

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to An Cheathrú Ruabus bus 424
    3. Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Congbus bus 431
    5h 56m
    €31–43

Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt hourly. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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