There are 4 ways to get from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
5h 51m€41–57Drive 172.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 172.8 km
2h 9m€30–42Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
6h 58m€55–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
6h 6m€37–52
Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Shannon Town Centre and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Shannon Airport and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Shannon and Carrick-on-Shannon is 213 km. The road distance is 172.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Carrick-on-Shannon via Shannon Airport, ATU Galway, and ATU Galway in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aidan Park to Carrick On Shannon via William Street, Up G Griffin St, Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 178+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.