The average bus between Athlone and Bunratty takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Bunratty. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Athlone and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Bunratty station via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Athlone to Bunratty bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Bunratty bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
The distance between Athlone and Bunratty is 99.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
