Bus from Limerick to Shannon
3 direct routes · 27–44 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 22:15 (weekdays); the 343 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Shannon as of 10:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Limerick, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | Bus Éireann | ~44 min | 50 | Sat 43 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Limerick Colbert | Shannon T Hall | — | |
| 300 | Dublin Coach | ~30 min | 18 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 09:15 | 22:15 | UL Student Ctr | Bunratty | — |
| 317A | Bus Éireann | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 07:05 | Limerick Colbert | Bunratty | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Limerick on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 343 bus or 300 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Limerick to Shannon?
3 routes run directly from Limerick to Shannon: the 343 (Bus Éireann), the 300 (Dublin Coach), the 317A (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 343, 50 times each weekday — board at Limerick Colbert and get off at Shannon T Hall, about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Shannon?
Between 27 minutes on the 317A and 44 on the 343, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Shannon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 22:15 — and the 343 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Limerick to Shannon?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.