There are 3 ways to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bunratty Castle to Athlone by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bunratty Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Bunratty Castle and Athlone is 138 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone, including transfers.
Bunratty Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Bunratty Castle to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 41m.
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 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
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Booking & Getting There
Bunratty Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Bunratty Castle to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty Castle to Athlone is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bunratty Castle to Athlone.
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