Bus from Shannon to Limerick
5 direct routes · 25–40 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 01:20 (weekdays); the 343 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Limerick as of 08:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shannon, 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 | ~32 min | 51 | Sat 42 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Bunratty | Limerick Colbert | — | |
| 300 | Dublin Coach | ~40 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 04:20 | 01:20 | Bunratty | UL Student Ctr | — |
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 09:10 | 22:15 | Bunratty | Limerick Colbert | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 317A, 330X
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317A | Bus Éireann | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:04 | 17:04 | Bunratty | Limerick Colbert | — |
| 330X | Bus Éireann | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Bunratty | Limerick Colbert | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shannon 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, 300 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shannon to Limerick?
5 routes run directly from Shannon to Limerick: the 343 (Bus Éireann), the 300 (Dublin Coach), the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 317A (Bus Éireann), the 330X (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 343, 51 times each weekday — board at Bunratty and get off at Limerick Colbert, about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shannon to Limerick?
Between 25 minutes on the 51 and 40 on the 300, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shannon to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:20 and the last around 01:20 — and the 343 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shannon to Limerick?
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.