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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Athloneby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 25m
    €23–33

  2. Drive 129.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlonecar car 129.1 km
    1h 35m
    €22–32

  3. Line 51 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 35m
    €23–33

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Athlonerideshare rideshare 129.1 km
    1h 35m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus bus 763
    3h 55m
    €27–38

  6. Line 343 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus bus 343
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    4h 48m
    €37–50

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Arcadia via Oranmore North in around 3h 55m.

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