Bus Éireann's 2 bus routes stop at the airport directly outside the terminal, connecting cities across the west of Ireland from Cork to Galway.
However, most tourists rent a car at the airport and set off on a road-trip around Ireland.
Buses
Bus Éireann's comfortable coaches run directly to the airport on two routes.
Tickets for all services can be purchased from the ticket machine outside the terminal or directly from the driver. In both cases, you can pay by card or cash.
If you prefer to buy in advance, online tickets are available at national.buseireann.ie.
Click on the line number to view the detailed timetable.
| Lines | Price | Travel time | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 51 343 |
9,50 eur 6,80 eur |
30 minutes 45 minutes |
60 minutes 60 minutes |
| Ennis | 51 343 |
9,50 eur 6,80 eur |
31 minutes | 60 minutes 60 minutes |
| Galway | 51 | 13,50 eur | 110 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Cork | 51 | 21 eur | 150 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Mallow | 51 | 21 eur | 85 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Town of Shannon | 343 | 1,90 eur | 8 minutes | 60 minutes |
If you are heading to the Cliffs of Moher, change bus number 350 in Ennis.
Car rental
Shannon is an extremely popular starting point for road trips around Ireland.
There are several counters of local and large international rental companies right in the terminal. Prices at the cheapest Budget or Payless car rental companies start at 150 eur for a week in the peak summer season.
Taxi
Taxi is the most expensive option to get to Shannon Airport. Cars are available for every arrival.
You can pay by card or cash and the average prices are as follows:
- Limerick - 55 eur
- Ennis - 55 eur
- Bunratty - 35 eur
The price is calculated by combining the distance travelled and the time.