There are 3 ways to get from Bunratty to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bunratty to Athlone by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Athlone is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bunratty to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Bunratty and Athlone is 137 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Bunratty to Athlone, including transfers.
Bunratty to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Bunratty to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Athlone is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Bunratty, 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 bus from Bunratty to Athlone via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Athenry in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Bunratty to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty to Athlone is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bunratty to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.