There are 6 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 51 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
2h 33m€24–34Drive 88.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahircar 88.5 km
1h 9m€15–22Line 51 bus, train
- 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 Cahirtrain Re
2h 54m€18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Cahir88.5 km
1h 9mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahirtaxi 88.5 km
1h 9m€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
3h 1m€24–34
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cahir is 89 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir without a car is to line 51 bus and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cahir.
There are 99+ hotels available in Cahir.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Cahir via Limerick Colbert in around 2h 33m.
- 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 Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- 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)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- 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)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cahir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



