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How to get fromBunratty Castle to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    4h 9m
    €31–45

  2. Drive  129.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bunratty Castle to Athlonecar car 129.7 km
    1h 35m
    €23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 11m
    €25–36

  4. Bus via Kilmartin Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    4h 38m
    €29–42

Bunratty Castle to Athlone by foot and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bunratty Castle to Athlone via Bunratty, Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Athenry in around 4h 11m.

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