There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Bunratty Castle by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Bunrattybus 51
5h 24m€36–50Drive 204.2 km
- Drive from Sligo to Bunratty Castlecar 204.2 km
2h 21m€36–52Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunrattybus 51
5h 36m€38–48
Sligo to Bunratty Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Bunratty Castle is to bus via Galway which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Bunratty via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Sligo and Bunratty Castle is 244 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Bunratty Castle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sligo to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Sligo to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Bunratty Castle is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Sligo to Bunratty Castle.
There are 149+ hotels available in Bunratty Castle.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Bunratty Castle via ATU Galway and Bunratty in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Bunratty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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