- Irish Citylink has partnered with Shannon Airport to launch a new direct coach service
- Route 251 from Galway starts in March 2027
- Daily services will increase from 16 to 26
- The route links Galway, Shannon Airport, Limerick and Cork
- Shannon Airport saw more than 1m passengers between May and August 2026
Irish Citylink has announced a major expansion of its network introducing direct coach services to Shannon Airport starting in March 2027. The development comes through a new partnership between the commercial coach operator and The Shannon Airport Group. The expansion will be integrated into the existing Route 251 which connects Galway, Limerick and Cork.
Total daily services on the route will increase from 16 to 26. The new timetable will deliver 16 daily coach services directly to and from Shannon Airport. Timetables have been aligned with peak transatlantic and European flight arrival and departure times. Irish Citylink becomes the only commercial coach operator in Ireland to serve Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports.
The partnership aims to offer a sustainable alternative to private car travel and airport parking for passengers across the West and Midwest. Shannon Airport saw more than 1m passengers between May and August 2026, up 11.5pc on the previous year. The increased transport infrastructure arrives ahead of major upcoming events including the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
