There are 6 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad by plane, car, bus, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane SNN - LDY
- Drive from Derry-Airport-LDY to Fanadcar
5h 49m€111–384Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Letterkenny Busbus 64
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cionn Fhánadabus 973
10h 7m€47–69Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Busbus 964
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cionn Fhánadabus 973
9h 14mTrain, drive
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
- Drive from Londonderry to Fanadcar
10h 1m€82–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Fanad356.8 km
4h 23mDrive 356.8 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanadcar 356.8 km
4h 23m€60–87
Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Cionn Fhánada via Galway Cathdrl and Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Fanad is 375 km. The road distance is 356.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 9h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Fanad.
There are 425+ hotels available in Fanad.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Fanad, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Fanad via Galway Ceannt, Galway Cathdrl, Letterkenny Bus, and Cionn Fhánada in around 9h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Translink
- 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 Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cionn Fhánada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €6–7
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cionn Fhánada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €6–7
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Fanad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Fanad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






