There are 7 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreenbus Ng05
6h 25m€32–47Drive 180.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymotecar 180.4 km
2h 7m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymotetrain Ic
7h 25m€48–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Ballymote180.4 km
2h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballaghaderreenbus 429
6h 30m€38–55Bus #2
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadarebus 64
6h 39m€37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the train from Longford to Ballymotetrain Ic
7h 27m€43–62
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Ballymote Centre via Galway Cathdrl and Ballaghaderreen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballymote via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Ballymote is 210 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 25m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 25m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Ballymote, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Ballymote Centre via Galway Ceannt, Galway Cathdrl, and Ballaghaderreen in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Ballymote via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
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
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Longford to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 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)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- 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)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Ballymote.
There are 174+ hotels available in Ballymote.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Ballymote. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



