There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
1h 50m€16–22Drive 84.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galwaycar 84.1 km
58 min€15–21Line 51 bus, train
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h 44m€18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Galway84.1 km
58 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galwaytaxi 84.1 km
58 min€120–150
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Galway Ceannt. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Galway is 92 km. The road distance is 84.1 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €16 - €22.
The bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway.
There are 619+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt hourly. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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 Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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 Galway. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.