There are 5 ways to get from Shannon to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 3m€27–39Drive 139.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Roscommoncar 139.9 km
1h 33m€24–35Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
5h 40m€42–56Line 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 Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
5h 55m€36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Knockcrogherybus Ul06
6h 2m€32–45
Shannon to Roscommon by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Roscommon is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Shannon Town Centre and arriving at Roscommon via Shannon Airport and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Roscommon via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Shannon and Roscommon is 166 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Shannon to Roscommon, including transfers.
Shannon to Roscommon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Shannon to Roscommon is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Smithstown to Roscommon via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis, Athenry, and Athlone in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Roscommon via Shannon Airport and Galway Ceannt in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Ennis to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Knockcroghery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon to Roscommon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Shannon to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Roscommon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Shannon to Roscommon.
There are 53+ hotels available in Roscommon.