There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€17–24Drive 80.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenrycar 80.7 km
49 min€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2h 31m€19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Athenry80.7 km
49 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenrytaxi 80.7 km
49 min€110–140
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Galway Ceannt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athenry is 80 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 2h 21m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry is 81 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athenry.
There are 548+ hotels available in Athenry.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt hourly. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athenry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



