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

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

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  1. Bus via Galway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlereabus bus Ng05
    5h 1m
    €35–48

  2. Drive 139.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shannon to Castlereacar car 139.1 km
    1h 36m
    €24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain train Ic / ...
    5h 21m
    €30–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlereabus bus 429
    5h 48m
    €43–57

  5. Line 330 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Stationbus bus 330
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlereabus bus 429
    6h 3m
    €37–52

Shannon to Castlerea by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Castlerea via Shannon Airport, ATU Galway, and ATU Galway in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithstown to Castlerea via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis, Athenry, and Athlone in around 5h 21m.

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