There are 3 ways to get from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Bunrattybus 51
7h 25m€40–61Drive 188.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castlecar 188.9 km
2h 26m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
7h 28m€76–103
Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Ballyfarnon and arriving at Bunratty via Drumshanbo BP and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Kilronan Castle and Bunratty Castle is 269 km. The road distance is 188.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Drumshanbo BP station.
Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Kilronan Castle, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle via Ballyfarnon, Drumshanbo, Drumshanbo BP, ATU Galway, and Bunratty in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle via Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Limerick, Limerick Colbert, and Bunratty in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Drumshanbo BP to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kilronan Castle to Bunratty Castle.
There are 142+ hotels available in Bunratty Castle.