There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus 51
1h 40m€15–22Line 51 bus, train
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h 44m€18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon (SNN) to Galway City83.9 km
55 minDrive 83.9 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway Citycar 83.9 km
55 min€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway Citytaxi 83.9 km
55 min€120–150
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at ATU Galway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Galway City is 89 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €15 - €22.
The bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City is 84 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Galway City.
There are 545+ hotels available in Galway City.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Galway City, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon (SNN) to Galway City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Galway City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.