There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
3h 37m€29–40Drive 115.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castlecar 115.6 km
1h 35m€20–29Line 51 bus, train, line 215 bus
- 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 Corktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarneybus 215
3h 57m€43–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Blarney Castle115.6 km
1h 35m
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Blarney via St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Blarney Castle is 139 km. The road distance is 115.6 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blarney Castle.
There are 237+ hotels available in Blarney Castle.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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 Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- 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)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarney
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Blarney Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Blarney Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.