There are 4 ways to get from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
6h 5m€42–58Drive 176.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 176.4 km
2h 12m€30–44Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
6h 25m€44–64Bus via Ennis Frs Walk
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
7h 23m€42–59
Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Shannon Airport and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Bunratty and Carrick-on-Shannon is 221 km. The road distance is 176.4 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Bunratty, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon via Shannon Airport, ATU Galway, and ATU Galway in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bunratty to Carrick On Shannon via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bunratty to Carrick-on-Shannon.
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