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09 Sept 2025

New transport service added to Shannon Airport

New transport service added to Shannon Airport

Marie King, Bus Éireann Regional Sales Manager, Brian Connolly, Bus Éireann Senior Operations Manager West, and Pamela Brooks, Head of Operations, Shannon Airport

A NEW LATE night/early morning service is being added to Shannon Airport.

Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, announced the addition of four daily trips to its Route 51 service between Galway and Shannon Airport.

The additional services will run daily, including public holidays, over the summer months.

The two new services departing from Shannon Airport to Galway are both non-stop, departing at 6.45am and 11.45pm.

Services from Galway to Shannon Airport include a non-stop service at 4.00am and a 9.05pm departure, serving all Route 51 stops. 

“We are delighted to launch this additional capacity to our Shannon Airport services and we look forward to getting our customers to and from Shannon Airport this summer,” said Andrew Yates, Head of Expressway.

“Bookings can be made online at expressway.ie or on board our Route 51 service and we recommend that passengers book their journeys online in advance to guarantee their seat and avail of a 5% discount.”

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