There are 5 ways to get from Shannon to Leenane by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
7h 3m€50–74Drive 144.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Leenanecar 144.3 km
1h 45m€25–35Train
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain Ic / ...
8h 20m€48–68Bus
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus Ul05
7h 19mLine 330 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Stationbus 330
- Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
7h 20m€44–69
Shannon to Leenane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Leenane is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Leenane is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Leenane. However, there are services departing from Shannon Town Centre and arriving at Leenane via Shannon Airport, Galway Coach Stn and Clifden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon to Leenane. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Westport via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Shannon and Leenane is 215 km. The road distance is 144.3 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Leenane without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 3m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Shannon to Leenane, including transfers.
Shannon to Leenane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon to Leenane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Shannon to Leenane is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 3m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Leenane, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Leenane via Shannon Airport, Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, and Clifden in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithstown to Leenane via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis, Athenry, Athlone, Westport, and Westport Sn in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon to Leenane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Shannon to Leenane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Leenane is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Shannon to Leenane.
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