How to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone by bus and train?

From Bunratty Castle to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 343 bus from Bunratty station to Shannon Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Bunratty Castle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

247min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 343343
Bus - 5151
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Bunratty

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bunratty
    ID 609511
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Shannon Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shannon Airport
    ID 355331
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shannon Airport
    ID 609581
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Galway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Ceannt Station
    ID 555041
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bunratty Castle to Athlone

The distance between Bunratty Castle, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 187.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bunratty Castle to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bunratty Castle to Athlone

To check the bus and train schedule from Bunratty Castle to Athlone using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bunratty Castle) and destination (Athlone), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bunratty Castle to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 343, Bus line 51, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bunratty Castle and Athlone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bunratty Castle to Athlone?

    The 343 bus line goes from Bunratty station near Bunratty Castle in Shannon to Shannon Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Shannon Airport station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bunratty Castle to Athlone by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bunratty Castle in Shannon and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bunratty Castle to get to Athlone?

    Get on the 343 bus from the Bunratty stop near Bunratty Castle in Shannon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bunratty Castle and Athlone?

    Get off the bus at the Shannon Airport station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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