How to travel from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland

The distance between Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN) is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN) by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Shannon Airport stop 355331.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Shannon Airport (SNN).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance125km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN)

There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN) is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN) is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN). We recommend that you drive to Shannon Airport (SNN). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN). It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island 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 every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN). Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Shannon Airport (SNN) from Valentia Island is to drive which will take 1h 35m and cost around €25 ($25).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN). We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Shannon Airport stop 355331. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN). The distance is around 125km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valentia Island and Shannon Airport (SNN)

Transport options from Valentia Island to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 30m
€21($21)
every 3 hours130km (81 miles)
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 6350312h 55m
€23($23)
every 4 hours135km (84 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€25($25)
on demand125km (78 miles)

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