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How to get fromBelfast to Bunrattyby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Bunratty by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712 / ...
    5h 40m
    €39–157

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    7h 43m
    €30–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    6h 46m
    €52–75

  4. Drive  337.4 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Bunrattycar car 337.4 km
    4h 18m
    €62–90

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHD - SNN
    5h 48m
    €107–287

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Bunrattybus bus 300
    6h 14m
    €43–60

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    7h 41m
    €55–227

Belfast to Bunratty by bus

Calendar94Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Bunratty, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Bunratty via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Bunratty via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 46m.

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