How to get from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise by bus and train?

From Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise by bus and train

To get from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 51 bus from Shannon Airport station to Limerick Colbert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the INTERCITY train from Limerick Junction station to Portlaoise station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Shannon Airport SNN may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Portlaoise on the Moovit app.

140min
Bus - 5151
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Shannon Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shannon Airport SNN
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert
    ID 635041
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Limerick Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Limerick Junction
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Portlaoise
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise

The distance between Shannon Airport SNN, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland is approximately 154.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise

To check the bus and train schedule from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shannon Airport SNN) and destination (Portlaoise), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 51, Train line RAIL, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shannon Airport SNN and Portlaoise?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shannon Airport SNN to Portlaoise?

    The 51 bus line goes from Limerick Colbert station near Shannon Airport SNN in Shannon to Limerick (Colbert) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Limerick (Colbert) station near Portlaoise in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Shannon Airport SNN in Shannon and Portlaoise in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the Limerick Colbert stop near Shannon Airport SNN in Shannon.

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

    Get off the bus at the Limerick (Colbert) station, which is closest to Portlaoise in Ireland.

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