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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Bunratty by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    3h 11m
    €33–45

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    3h 28m
    €17–36

  3. Drive  127.7 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bunrattycar car 127.7 km
    1h 32m
    €22–32

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunrattybus bus 51
    3h 58m
    €24–34

Athlone to Bunratty by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Bunratty, Ireland?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Bunratty via Athenry, Ennis, Ennis Station, Ennis B na Trócaire, and Ennis Frs Walk in around 3h 28m.

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