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

From Shannon Airport to Rathmines by bus and train

To get from Shannon Airport to Rathmines 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 80 bus from Parkgate Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min.

222min
Bus - 343343
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
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
    Parkgate Street
    ID 1474
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shannon Airport to Rathmines by bus and train via 343, RAIL and S2

To get from Shannon Airport to Rathmines 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 Steeven's Lane station to Rathmines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Bus - 343343
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Rathmines
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
    Steeven's Lane
    ID 1941
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rathmines
    ID 4527
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shannon Airport to Rathmines

The distance between Shannon Airport, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 240.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shannon Airport to Rathmines 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 Rathmines, Dublin

Rathmines is located at Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Rathmines Road Lower.

Bus stations close to Rathmines:

  • Rathmines Road Lower
  • Belgrave Square North
  • Charleston Avenue

Alternative route from Shannon Airport to Rathmines by bus and train via 343, RAIL and S2

To get from Shannon Airport to Rathmines 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 Steeven's Lane station to Rathmines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Bus - 343343
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Rathmines
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
    Steeven's Lane
    ID 1941
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rathmines
    ID 4527
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line 343, Train line RAIL, Bus line 80.

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

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 343, Train line RAIL, Bus line S2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shannon Airport to Rathmines?

    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 Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Shannon Airport in Shannon and Rathmines in Dublin by bus and train is about 3 hr 42 min.

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

    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 Rathmines?

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