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How to get fromShannon to Saint Andrewsby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shannon to Saint Andrews by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Shannon Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SNN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 37m
    £64–219

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Saint Andrewscar car
    9h 48m
    £116–355

  3. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    9h 21m
    £77–196

  4. Bus to Cork Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORK - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    9h 5m
    £74–229

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Saint Andrews. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Cupar, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shannon to Saint Andrews via Larne and Cairnryan in around 9h 48m.

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