There are 5 ways to get from Heuston to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re / ...
3h 14m€29–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Bunrattybus 300
4h 6m€22–29Drive 205.2 km
- Drive from Heuston to Bunratty Castlecar 205.2 km
2h 18m€37–53Train, line 343 bus
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Bunrattybus 343
3h 21m€30–43Bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
4h 29m€29–53
Heuston to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heuston to Bunratty Castle is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Heuston to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Heuston to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Parkgate St and arriving at Bunratty via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Heuston to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Limerick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Heuston and Bunratty Castle is 224 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Heuston to Bunratty Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Heuston to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Heuston to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Heuston to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Heuston to Bunratty Castle is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Heuston, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Bunratty hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €19–26
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Heuston to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bunratty station.
Heuston to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heuston to Bunratty Castle is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Heuston to Bunratty Castle.
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