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How to get from Shannon Airport to NCAD by bus and train?

From Shannon Airport to NCAD by bus and train

To get from Shannon Airport to NCAD in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 343 bus from Shannon Airport station to Limerick Colbert Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the S2 bus from Heuston Station station to Bridge Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - 343343
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - S2S2
Walk to NCAD
Leaves from Shannon Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shannon Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Limerick Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert Station
    ID 635011
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    123 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street
    ID 8033
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Shannon Airport to NCAD by bus, light rail and train

To get from Shannon Airport to NCAD in Dublin, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 343 bus from Shannon Airport station to Limerick Colbert Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Four Courts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Bus - 343343
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to NCAD
Leaves from Shannon Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shannon Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Limerick Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert Station
    ID 635011
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    123 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Four Courts
    ID 998019
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shannon Airport to NCAD

The distance between Shannon Airport, Dublin and NCAD, Dublin is approximately 236.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shannon Airport to NCAD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport is located at Shannon Airport, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Shannon Airport.

Bus stations close to Shannon Airport:

  • Shannon Airport
  • Knockbeagh Point

Public transit stations close to NCAD, Dublin

NCAD is located at 100 Thomas Street, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Four Courts.

Bus stations close to NCAD:

  • Thomas Street
  • Bridgefoot Street
  • Merchant's Quay

From Shannon Airport to NCAD by bus, light rail and train

To get from Shannon Airport to NCAD in Dublin, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 343 bus from Shannon Airport station to Limerick Colbert Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Four Courts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Bus - 343343
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to NCAD
Leaves from Shannon Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shannon Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Limerick Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert Station
    ID 635011
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    123 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Four Courts
    ID 998019
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shannon Airport to NCAD?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 343, Train line RAIL, Bus line S2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shannon Airport to NCAD?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 343, Train line RAIL, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shannon Airport and NCAD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shannon Airport to NCAD?

    The 343 bus line goes from Limerick Bus Station station near Shannon Airport in Shannon to Limerick Colbert Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Limerick Colbert Station station near NCAD in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shannon Airport to NCAD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shannon Airport in Shannon and NCAD in Dublin by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shannon Airport to get to NCAD?

    Get on the 343 bus from the Limerick Bus Station stop near Shannon Airport in Shannon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shannon Airport and NCAD?

    Get off the bus at the Limerick Colbert Station stop, which is closest to NCAD in Dublin.