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How to get fromAshford Castle to Bunrattyby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Bunratty by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ashford Castle to Galwaytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    3h 40m
    €78–98

  2. Drive 121.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashford Castle to Bunrattycar car 121.6 km
    1h 32m
    €21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunrattybus bus 51
    5h 8m
    €39–55

  4. Bus via An Cheathrú Rua

    1. Take the bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Ruabus bus 431
    2. Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceanntbus bus 424
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunrattybus bus 51
    6h 12m
    €31–45

Ashford Castle to Bunratty by foot and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Bunratty, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunratty hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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