There are 5 ways to get from Shannon to Mallow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 343 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€22–31Drive 81 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Mallowcar 81 km
1h 4m€15–21Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus 51
2h 44m€26–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon to Mallowtaxi 81 km
1h 4m€110–140Train
- Take the train from Sixmilebridge to Limericktrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
3h 11m€24–34
Shannon to Mallow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Mallow is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Mallow is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Shannon Town Centre and arriving at Mallow via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Sixmilebridge and arriving at Mallow via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Shannon and Mallow is 117 km. The road distance is 81 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Mallow without a car is to line 343 bus and train which takes 2h 27m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Shannon to Mallow, including transfers.
Shannon to Mallow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Town Centre station.
Shannon to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sixmilebridge station.
The best way to get from Shannon to Mallow is to line 343 bus and bus which takes 2h 44m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Mallow via Limerick Colbert in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithstown to Mallow via Sixmilebridge, Sixmilebridge, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Sixmilebridge to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Shannon Town Centre to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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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Booking & Getting There
Shannon to Mallow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Shannon to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Mallow is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Shannon to Mallow.
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