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There are 6 ways to get from Shannon to Belfast by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Tipperary

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    6h 29m
    £44–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 42m
    £38–54

  3. Drive 210.9 mi

    1. Drive from Shannon to Belfastcar car 210.9 mi
    4h 18m
    £52–74

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SNN - BHD
    6h 5m
    £81–232

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 723
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 42m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    6h 45m
    £43–63

Shannon to Belfast by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Belfast Grand Central via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Europa Bus Centre via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 6h 42m.

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