The average bus between Bunratty and Aillwee Cave takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bunratty to Aillwee Cave. 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 Bunratty and Aillwee Cave. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bunratty is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Aillwee Cave at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Ennis Frs Walk and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Aillwee Cave. However, there are services departing from Bunratty station and arriving at Aillwee Cave station via Ennis Frs Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Bunratty to Aillwee Cave bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Bunratty station.
Bunratty to Aillwee Cave bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ballyvaughan S station.
The distance between Bunratty and Aillwee Cave is 48.9 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Aillwee Cave via Ennis Frs Walk, Ballyvaughan S, and Aillwee in around 4h 15m.