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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Bristolby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bristol by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3h 46m
    £109–432

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3h 28m
    £66–269

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 48m

  4. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    2. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    31h 31m
    £193–629

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Bristolcar car
    12h 47m
    £100–403

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 41m
    £93–341

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 55m
    £90–306

  8. Bus, ferry, train via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    16h 11m
    £120–206

  9. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    17h 24m
    £129–319

Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bristol. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Bristol Temple Meads via Limerick Colbert, Upr Mallow Street, SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 15h 48m.

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