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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Walesby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Wales by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4h 13m
    £41–196

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 43m
    £106–176

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112
    17h 12m
    £85–234

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3h 12m
    £44–258

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 48m

  6. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    16h 35m
    £107–286

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Wales by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Wales. However, you can fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Wrexham General. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Cardiff Central via Limerick Colbert, Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 43m.

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