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

From Athenry to Bunratty Castle by bus and train

To get from Athenry to Bunratty Castle in Shannon, take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, take the 51 bus from Galway Ceannt Station station to Bunratty station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Athenry may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bunratty Castle on the Moovit app.

157min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Bunratty Castle
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Ceannt Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bunratty
    ID 609551
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bunratty Castle
    Walk to
    Bunratty Castle
    The Low Road
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athenry to Bunratty Castle

The distance between Athenry, Shannon and Bunratty Castle, Shannon is approximately 125.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athenry to Bunratty Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shannon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Athenry to Bunratty Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Athenry to Bunratty Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Athenry) and destination (Bunratty Castle), 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 Athenry to Bunratty Castle?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Athenry and Bunratty Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athenry to Bunratty Castle?

    The RAIL train line goes from Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry in Ireland to Galway Ceannt Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Galway Ceannt Station near Bunratty Castle in Shannon.

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

    The total travel time between Athenry in Ireland and Bunratty Castle in Shannon by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athenry to get to Bunratty Castle?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athenry and Bunratty Castle?

    Get off the train at the Galway Ceannt Station, which is closest to Bunratty Castle in Shannon.

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