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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport to Dublin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3h 20m
    €30–43

  2. Line 343 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus bus 343
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    3h 58m
    €29–38

  3. Drive 214.7 km

    1. Drive from Shannon Airport to Dublincar car 214.7 km
    2h 29m
    €37–53

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus 343
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    4h 1m
    €29–40

  5. Bus, line 19 bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Merrion Square Southbus bus 19 / ...
    5h 5m
    €30–42

Shannon Airport to Dublin by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Bachelors Walk via William Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 3h 58m.

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