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 18m€42–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Bunrattybus 300
4h 54m€22–31Drive 195.3 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Bunratty Castlecar 195.3 km
2h 14m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
4h 55m€30–44Bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
5h 51m€29–39
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 54m.
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 and arriving at Bunratty via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
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 18m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Maynooth 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 54m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Maynooth to Bunratty Castle via Bachelors Walk, Burgh Quay, and Bunratty in around 4h 54m. 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
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €19–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Bachelors Walk 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.
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