There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle 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 Charlestownbus 964
5h 30mDrive 158.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastlecar 158.6 km
1h 49m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
5h 39m€69–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Carracastle158.6 km
1h 49mBus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Charlestownbus 64
5h 49m€33–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Carracastle via Galway Cathdrl and Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Carracastle is 194 km. The road distance is 158.6 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 5h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle is to bus via Galway which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Carracastle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Carracastle via Galway Ceannt, Galway Cathdrl, and Charlestown in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Carracastle via Ennis Station, Ennis, Athenry, Athlone, and Castlerea in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- 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 Galway Ceannt to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Carracastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carracastle.
There are 72+ hotels available in Carracastle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Carracastle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.