How to get fromShannon to Ballyshannonby bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon to Ballyshannon by bus, car, or train

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Bus via Galway
best
1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballyshannonbus 964
6h 48m
Drive 242.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shannon to Ballyshannoncar 242.6 km
2h 52m
€41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballyshannonbus 964
6h 52m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballyshannonbus 64
7h 38m
€48–67
Train, bus via Shannon Town Centre
1. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballyshannonbus 64
7h 55m
€42–62

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Distance: 280 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Ballyshannon, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ballyshannon via Shannon Airport, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 48m.

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Ballyshannon, Ireland

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Things to do in Ballyshannon

Bundoran(Opens in a new window)

Bundoran is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. The town is located near the N15 road near Ballyshannon, and is the most southerly town in Donegal. The town is a tourist seaside resort, and tourism has been at the heart of the local economy since the 18th century. Bundoran is a surfing destination and was listed by National Geographic magazine in 2012 as one of the world's top 20 surf towns.

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre(Opens in a new window)

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre commemorates the operations of the County Donegal Railways Committee which operated two narrow-gauge railways in County Donegal from 1863 until 1959. The County Donegal Railway Restoration Society restored the centre, which opened in 1995 and is housed in the old station house in Donegal Town. Today, it operates as a visitor attraction comprising a museum, information centre and shop. On display are rolling stock, historical artefacts and an audio-visual presentation on the railways’ history.

Places to stay in Ballyshannon

Assaroe Falls(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Dorrians Imperial Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Holland House F94DP26(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Atlantic Breeze(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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