There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Tipperary
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
6h 15m€51–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Bunrattybus 300
6h 31m€41–177Drive 331 km
- Drive from Belfast to Bunratty Castlecar 331 km
4h 27m€59–86Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHD - SNN
7h 17m€97–287Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
6h 43m€50–71Bus via Sprucefield Shopping Centre
- Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
6h 47mBus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus
7h 56m€70–245
Belfast to Bunratty Castle by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bunratty Castle is to bus which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Bunratty via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Belfast and Bunratty Castle is 408 km. The road distance is 331 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Bunratty Castle without a car is to train via Tipperary which takes 6h 15m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Belfast to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Belfast to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Bunratty Castle is to train via Tipperary which takes 6h 15m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Bunratty Castle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Limerick, Limerick Colbert, and Bunratty in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Bunratty Castle via Burgh Quay and Bunratty in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–270
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–270
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–270
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Bunratty Castle is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Belfast to Bunratty Castle.
There are 138+ hotels available in Bunratty Castle.



