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How to get fromAthlone to Bunratty Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Bunratty Castle 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 26m
    €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 43m
    €17–36

  3. Drive  128.1 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bunratty Castlecar car 128.1 km
    1h 32m
    €23–33

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunrattybus bus 51
    4h 13m
    €24–34

  5. Bus via UL Student Ctr

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to UL Student Ctrbus bus Ul06
    4h 32m
    €20–28

Athlone to Bunratty Castle by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, 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 Castle via Athenry, Ennis, Ennis Station, Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, and Bunratty in around 3h 43m.

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