How to travel from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN) is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Shannon Airport stop 355331.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Shannon Airport (SNN).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN)

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN) is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (120 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN) by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN) is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN). We recommend that you drive to Shannon Airport (SNN). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN). It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and Henry Street stop 610001. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Dublin Coach, Citylink, Eireagle and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN). Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Shannon Airport (SNN) from Dublin is to drive which will take 2h 15m and cost around €31 ($31).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN). We recommend that you take the train to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Shannon Airport stop 355331. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN). The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN) is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Shannon Airport (SNN)

Transport options from Dublin to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
€26($26)
hourly227km (141 miles)
Bus to Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay4hrs
€38($38)
every 3 hours252km (157 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€36($36)
hourly236km (147 miles)
Train to Limerick, Bus3h 25m
€32($32)
5 times a day240km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€31($31)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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