There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2h 6m€16–22Drive 85.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIGcar 85.4 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 / ...
3h 1m€18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to NUIG85.4 km
58 min
Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG 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 NUIG is 93 km. The road distance is 85.4 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs €16 - €22.
The bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to NUIG.
There are 634+ hotels available in NUIG.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and NUIG, 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)
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and NUIG. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.