There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 26m€27–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
3h 33m€18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Cobh139.9 km
1h 52mDrive 139.9 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobhcar 139.9 km
1h 52m€24–34
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Spy Hill via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cobh is 175 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 3h 26m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cobh.
There are 361+ hotels available in Cobh.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- 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 Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cobh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.