There are 6 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cloghanbus 72
4h 48m€34–47Drive 124 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoisecar 124 km
1h 36m€21–31Train, line 850 bus
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Clonmacnoisebus 850
5h 9m€27–39Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Clonmacnoise124 km
1h 36mBus, train
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 59m€27–39Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Cloghanbus Ul06
5h 21m€28–37
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Clonmacnoise via Limerick Colbert and Cloghan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Clonmacnoise is 143 km. The road distance is 124 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cloghan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Clonmacnoise.
There are 78+ hotels available in Clonmacnoise.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Clonmacnoise, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Cloghan 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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 Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
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
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Clonmacnoise
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- 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)
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Clonmacnoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Clonmacnoise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



