A quick tip needed. Driving from Dingle in August, we will return our rental car at the Shannon Airport. Looks like a 2hr 30 min drive, plus we will make a lunch stop in Limerick. After securing the car around 2:00 PM, we will travel to Galway. While we prefer train travel, it appears we might be redirected to take a bus. Rome2Rio shows one available every 10 minutes, for $13-$18, with a 1hr 50min ride duration. Is this as convenient as it suggests? Do we need to make prior arrangement (perhaps we could purchase our tickets the day we arrive in Shannon, 8 days earlier). Thank you for suggestions.
Posted by
S.F. Bay Area, CA, United States
1878 posts
My wife and I took the Shannon to Galway bus upon arrival on our 2015 trip and it worked great. Also took it for the return two days later. I don't think you can reserve a seat anyway, so no need to buy in advance. You might save a little but buses are pretty economical anyway.
Posted by
OP
Spokane WA
256 posts
Exactly the reassurance we needed. Thank you!
Posted by
Vermont USA
359 posts
Also the buses are very comfortable and reliable. I LOATHE bus travel of any kind in the US......but riding a bus in Ireland we have found convenient, comfortable and a word I'd never thought I'd use in conjunction with the word bus........fun.
Posted by
Jax Beach, FL
10 posts
I took that route last month and it's definitely convenient. It's not a particularly scenic route, but the bus was nice and it drops you off right next to Eyre Square in the middle of Galway.