How to Travel from
Shannon Airport to Athlone
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Schedule
Shannon Airport → Athlone
04:42
Shannon Airport (Limerick, Irish)
Shannon Airport - Ennis Station - Athenry Station - Athlone Station - Athlone
3 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 57 min
08:39
Athlone (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Shannon Airport - Athlone
Start
Walk to Gentian Services, Duration: 1 hours 18 min
06:00
Gentian Services
Duration: 38 min
06:38
Ennis Bus Station
Ennis - Shannon Airport
Walk to Ennis, Duration: 51 sec
06:49
Ennis
Duration: 52 min
07:41
Athenry
InterCity
Transfer in Athenry Station, 7 min
07:48
Athenry
Duration: 42 min
08:30
Athlone
InterCity
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
04:17
Shannon Airport (Limerick, Irish)
Shannon Airport - Limerick - Portarlington Station - Athlone Station - Athlone
3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 58 min
09:15
Athlone (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Shannon Airport - Athlone
Start
Walk to Gentian Services, Duration: 1 hours 18 min
05:35
Gentian Services
Duration: 34 min
06:09
Limerick Colbert Station
Limerick - Shannon Airport
Walk to Limerick Colbert, Duration: 2 min
06:40
Limerick Colbert
Duration: 1 hours 31 min
08:11
Portarlington
InterCity
Transfer in Portarlington Station, 5 min
08:16
Portarlington
Duration: 50 min
09:06
Athlone
InterCity
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
04:42
Shannon Airport (Limerick, Irish)
Shannon Airport - Ennis Station - Craughwell - Arcadia - Athlone
3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 37 min
09:19
Athlone (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Shannon Airport - Athlone
Start
Walk to Gentian Services, Duration: 1 hours 18 min
06:00
Gentian Services
Duration: 38 min
06:38
Ennis Bus Station
Ennis - Shannon Airport
Walk to Ennis, Duration: 51 sec
06:49
Ennis
Duration: 40 min
07:29
Craughwell
InterCity
Walk to Craughwell, Duration: 10 min
07:50
Craughwell
Duration: 1 hours 10 min
09:00
Arcadia SC
Dublin Airport - Galway City via Athlone
WALK, Duration: 19 min
Finish
04:47
Shannon Airport (Limerick, Irish)
Shannon Airport - Limerick - Kildare Village - Portarlington Station - Athlone Station - Athlone
4 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 6 min
10:53
Athlone (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Shannon Airport - Athlone
Start
Walk to Gentian Services, Duration: 1 hours 18 min
06:05
Gentian Services
Duration: 29 min
06:34
William Street
Limerick - Shannon Airport
Walk to Limerick City, Arthurs Quay, stop 605551, Duration: 4 min
06:45
Limerick City, Arthurs Quay, stop 605551
Duration: 1 hours 50 min
08:35
Kildare Village
Kerry / Clare - Dublin
Walk to Kildare, Duration: 22 min
09:07
Kildare
Duration: 12 min
09:19
Portarlington
Commuter
Transfer in Portarlington Station, 39 min
09:58
Portarlington
Duration: 46 min
10:44
Athlone
InterCity
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
07:52
Shannon Airport (Limerick, Irish)
Shannon Airport - Athenry Station - Athlone Station - Athlone
3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 28 min
12:20
Athlone (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Shannon Airport - Athlone
Start
Walk to Gentian Services, Duration: 1 hours 18 min
09:10
Gentian Services
Duration: 21 min
09:32
Sixmilebridge Station
Sixmilebridge - Shannon Airport
Walk to Sixmilebridge, Duration: 2 min
09:42
Sixmilebridge
Duration: 1 hours 7 min
10:49
Athenry
InterCity
Transfer in Athenry Station, 42 min
11:31
Athenry
Duration: 40 min
12:11
Athlone
InterCity
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
08:57
Shannon Airport (Limerick, Irish)
Shannon Airport - Limerick - Athlone Station - Athlone
2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 59 min
13:56
Athlone (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Shannon Airport - Athlone
Start
Walk to Gentian Services, Duration: 1 hours 18 min
10:15
Gentian Services
Duration: 56 min
11:12
Limerick Colbert Station
Limerick - Shannon Airport
Walk to Limerick Colbert Station, Duration: 47 sec
11:25
Limerick Colbert Station
Duration: 2 hours 23 min
13:48
Athlone Station
Limerick - Birr - Athlone
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
Six ways to Travel from Shannon Airport to Athlone
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (142 km)
1 h 25 min
142 km.
from $7
Other
Rideshare
1 h 25 min
142 km.
from $5.40
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 h 50 min
103 km.
from $27.12
Bus, Train (Line 51 bus)
4 h 5 min
103 km.
from $30.97
Bus (Bus)
3 h 55 min
104 km.
from $42
Bus (Line 343 bus)
4 h 24 min
104 km.
from $35.98
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Train from Ennis to Athenry
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.74
Train from Athenry to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.74
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93
Bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from Shannon Airport to Oranmore
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11
Bus from Shannon Airport to Oranmore
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Shannon Airport to William
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Citylink
Bus from Oranmore North to Arcadia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone?
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone is to line 343 bus and bus which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 4h 24m.
What is the fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone?
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athlone?
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Arcadia via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
How far is it from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone?
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athlone is 172 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.
How do I travel from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone without a car?
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $20.65 - $32.61 .
How long does it take to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone?
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone bus from?
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Shannon Airport station.
Where does the Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone bus arrive?
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Oranmore Centre station.
What is the time difference between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athlone?
It is currently 04:27 at both, Shannon Airport (SNN) and Athlone.
Can I drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone?
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athlone.
Where can I stay near Athlone?
There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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