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Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, County Clare on the
west coast of Ireland, about 10 miles from Limerick, and 12
from Ennis.
Shannon Airport is not as busy as Dublin Airport, but has
a stopover of just one hour on most Transatlantic flights.
If you plan on visiting the west of Ireland, you may like
to arrange your itinerary to begin and end at Shannon, this
makes for an excellent tour of Ireland if planned in a loop
to include some of the countries major towns, saves you a
few hours in travel time!
On Arrival
Flying into Ireland is relatively hassle-free, although an
increase in traffic over recent years has caused some flight
and baggage delays. Customs and immigration in Ireland is
normal, naturally no contraband items will be tolerated. Visitors
arriving will either Rent a CAR, or travel onwards by Bus
Eirann Coach or Taxi. If you are arriving early morning or
late night we suggest you pre book your onwards transport.
Alternatively you can use the IARNROD
EIREANN'S frequent InterCity Train Service to and from
Limerick which has a regular bus connection from its Railway
Station to Shannon Airport.
Facilities
At Shannon the banking facilities are open from 07.30 to 17.30
hours. for your foreign exchange and other transactions. There
is a good restaurant, public area's and restrooms. Disabled
passengers are well catered for and a "take to plane" service
is available when required.
Transport
It is wise to ensure your onward travel plans prior to arriving
at Shannon, there are several Car Hire Companies at Shannon
Airport, open 8am to 8pm, and many will be pre-booked, especially
in Peak Season. The Irishguide are proud to recommend Irish
Car Rentals, who have are located at the arrivals hall.
Bus and Rail
You can get to and from Shannon Airport from virtually any
point throughout Ireland with Bus Eireann. Regular services
are available via the main terminals at ENNIS or LIMERICK.
Onward connections are available to and from Dublin, Cork,
Galway, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford and all other parts of Ireland.
There is also a Bus Eireann desk in the Arrivals Hall of the
Airport. Passengers arriving by Taxi will be set down on the
Departures Courtyard, directly outside the Terminal Building.
Taxis are available at the 24 hour Taxi deskin the Arrivals
Hall. Peak Times are 8.30 - 10 am and 4.30 -6pm,
Limerick - Dublin - Limerick
10 Trains in either direction on weekdays - average journey
time 2 hours 15 minutes. Limerick - Cork - Limerick 8 trains
in either direction on weekdays - average journey time 1 hour
45 minutes. Belfast - Limerick - Belfast Average journey time
5 to 6 hours. Connections are available to and from intermediate
stations For more detailed train information use the Links
Below.
Shannon Airport More Info Here
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