There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle by bus, train, or car
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Line 115 bus, train, line 343 bus
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115
- 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
4h 19m€42–60Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re / ...
4h 55m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Bunrattybus 300
4h 53m€31–44Drive 195.3 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Bunratty Castlecar 195.3 km
2h 14m€35–50Bus, line 343 bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Heuston Stationbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 782
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Harvey's Quay to Bunrattybus 343
5h 29m€31–56
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Bunratty via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Limerick via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Maynooth and Bunratty Castle is 249 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle without a car is to line 115 bus and train and line 343 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Bunratty hourly. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manor Mills SC to Bunratty Castle via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, Portlaoise, Limerick, Limerick Colbert, and Bunratty in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Harvey's Quay to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €19–28
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Maynooth to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- Dublin Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TERRAVISION
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- 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
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bunratty station.
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Bunratty Castle is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle.
There are 149+ hotels available in Bunratty Castle.