Most simple way to get to Shannon from Dublin? Looking at flights, they all seem to route back through the UK which we want to avoid. Thank you!! Looking forward to our trip in May/22!
Posted by
Upstate NY, USA
891 posts
It's a 4 hr train ride, why wouldn't you go that route?
Posted by
Land of La
9183 posts
Drive, bus or train.
Posted by
Irving
3182 posts
I don’t see any trains to Shannon but I do see a bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur’s Quay (3h). You’ll need to walk over to Henry Street stop 610001 (5-minutes according to Rome2rio) to get to Shannon Airport that will take another 45-minutes.
You should also check Shannon's airport website: https://www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/to-from/bus/.
Posted by
OP
4 posts
Much appreciative of the information!
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33720 posts
how sad to be stuck on a bus for 3 hours!
Posted by
Noblesville, Indiana, USA
1404 posts
I'd drive and make a few interesting stops along the way.
Posted by
Colorado Springs
2976 posts
The train from Dublin Heuston station to Limerick (Colbert) takes a couple of hours. Shannon airport is then 20 miles up the road, or about 30 minutes by taxi.
Check the Irish Rail website for schedules and pricing: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/Home.
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It is actually one of the 'easiest' drives in Ireland in my opinion. There is a highway and it is a straight drive.