There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 32m€31–46Drive 169.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullowcar 169.7 km
2h 29m€29–42Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
6h 9m€33–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Tullow169.7 km
2h 29mBus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus 55
- Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus 487
8h 25m€35–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Tullow via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Red Cow Luas and Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Tullow is 242 km. The road distance is 169.7 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Tullow, IE-CW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Tullow via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Tullow via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Red Cow Luas, Carlow Bus Stn, and Carlow in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Tullow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tullow.
There are 127+ hotels available in Tullow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Tullow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







