Shannon Airport

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What is the distance from Shannon Airport to the centre of Limerick?

Limerick is a half-hour drive from Shannon Airport, the intermediate distance is 25 kilometres / 15.5 miles.

From SNN Airport to Limerick City centre by Taxi
25 km
30 min
€ 60.-

Public transport

Bus to Limerick, Ennis, Galway and Cork

Two different buses run between Shannon Airport and the cities of Limerick and Ennis, you can choose from bus service 343 operated by Bus Eireann and bus services 51 of Expressway. Bus line 343 runs every hour between Ennis and Limerick, Shannon Airport lies halfway between both cities. The bus to Limerick Bus Station departs from the Arrivals Gate, the bus to Ennis Bus Station leaves from the Departures Gate. The journey time to both destinations is around 30 minutes, on Sundays and public holidays bus service 343 runs every two hours. Bus number 51 runs every 60 minutes, every day of the week including public holidays. Bus Route 51 takes travellers to Ennis and Limerick in 30 minutes, the cities of Galway and Cork are also accessible by this bus service. A one-way trip to Limerick and Ennis costs € 6.80 for adults, € 5.40 for students and € 4.00 for children. Tickets for Expressway Bus Route 51 are more expensive, the price is € 9.50 for adults, € 7.50 for students and € 6.50 for children. Please consult buses to and from Shannon Airport for more information.

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Activities

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