There are 4 ways to get from Shannon to Galway by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2h 51m€25–32Drive 80.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Galwaycar 80.7 km
55 min€14–20Line 330 bus, train
- Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Stationbus 330
- Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 8m€19–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon to Galwaytaxi 80.7 km
55 min€120–150
Shannon to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Galway is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Galway is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Galway. However, there are services departing from Shannon Town Centre and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Shannon Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Shannon and Galway is 98 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Shannon to Galway, including transfers.
Shannon to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Galway is 81 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Shannon to Galway.
There are 640+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt hourly. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
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