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How to get fromSligo to Shannonby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Shannon by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Shannon Airportbus bus 51
    5h 8m
    €44–60

  2. Drive 200.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sligo to Shannoncar car 200.6 km
    2h 18m
    €34–49

  3. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus 51
    5h 20m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    6h 5m
    €39–55

Sligo to Shannon by bus

Calendar48Weekly Buses
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Shannon Town Centre via ATU Galway and Shannon Airport in around 5h 8m.

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