There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Sallinstrain Re
4h 54m€28–41Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
5h 5m€29–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Blessington195 km
2h 17mDrive 195 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessingtoncar 195 km
2h 17m€33–48Bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712
- Take the bus from Poolbeg St to Blessingtonbus 65
6h 42m€31–53
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Blessington via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Tallaght Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Sallins via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Blessington is 222 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 343 bus and bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Sallins twice daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Blessington via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Red Cow Luas, Red Cow, Tallaght, and Tallaght Luas in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- 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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Poolbeg St to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at William Street station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sallins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Blessington.
There are 230+ hotels available in Blessington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Blessington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













