There are 6 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 59m€26–39Drive 122.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleixcar 122.8 km
1h 41m€21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 36m€25–36Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 13m€22–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Abbeyleix122.8 km
1h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cashelbus 332
- Take the bus from Cashel to Abbeyleixbus 828
5h 54m
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Abbeyleix via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Abbeyleix is 168 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at William Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Abbeyleix.
There are 50+ hotels available in Abbeyleix.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Abbeyleix, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Abbeyleix via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–13
Bus from Shannon Airport to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–13
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–13
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Cashel to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Abbeyleix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



