There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla by bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballabus Ng01
3h 40mDrive 142.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballacar 142.8 km
1h 31m€24–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Balla142.8 km
1h 31mLine 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus 343
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Ballabus Ul05
5h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Balla via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Balla is 161 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Balla.
There are 120+ hotels available in Balla.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Balla, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Balla via ATU Galway in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Balla. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.