- Must visit
King John's Castle Visitor Centre
Interactive museum inside the castle with recreated scenes and hands-on displays that bring medieval Limerick vividly to life.
Cheapest price
kr70
Average price
kr91
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
13 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bunratty to Limerick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bunratty to Limerick will cost around kr91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr70.
Of the 33 buses that leave Bunratty for Limerick on Tue, Aug 04, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.





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Buses from Bunratty to Limerick run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr70 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:10, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average bus duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price kr70 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 10m |
First bus 9:10 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 12:21AM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 01:17AM | Arrival Time 01:34AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 02:17AM | Arrival Time 02:34AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 03:17AM | Arrival Time 03:34AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 04:17AM | Arrival Time 04:34AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 05:17AM | Arrival Time 05:34AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 05:47AM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:48AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 09:04AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:07AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:24PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:53PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:22PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:52PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:22PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:52PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:22PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:52PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr70 |
The table below shows live departures for Bunratty to Limerick buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 PM Bunratty | 0h10 | 7:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Bunratty | 0h25 | 7:45 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:24 PM Bunratty | 0h28 | 7:52 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:43 PM Bunratty | 0h27 | 8:10 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:03 PM Bunratty | 0h27 | 8:30 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Bunratty | 0h10 | 8:25 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Bunratty | 0h25 | 8:45 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:23 PM Bunratty | 0h27 | 8:50 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:53 PM Bunratty | 0h27 | 9:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Bunratty | 0h10 | 9:25 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:22 PM Bunratty | 0h23 | 9:45 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:52 PM Bunratty | 0h23 | 10:15 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Bunratty | 0h10 | 10:25 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:22 PM Bunratty | 0h23 | 10:45 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:52 PM Bunratty | 0h23 | 11:15 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:22 PM Bunratty | 0h23 | 11:45 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:52 PM Bunratty | 0h23 | 12:15 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 12:21 AM Bunratty | 0h17 | 12:38 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:17 AM Bunratty | 0h17 | 1:34 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 AM Bunratty | 0h25 | 1:45 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:17 AM Bunratty | 0h17 | 2:34 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:17 AM Bunratty | 0h17 | 3:34 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:17 AM Bunratty | 0h17 | 4:34 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Interactive museum inside the castle with recreated scenes and hands-on displays that bring medieval Limerick vividly to life.
City museum covering archaeology, civic history, and local life, located beside the river in the old town quarter.
Major contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions, riverside setting, and a strong programme highlighting Irish and international artists.
Historic quarter around the castle and cathedral with medieval lanes, museums, and some of Limerick’s strongest heritage character.
Central Georgian street lined with shops and civic buildings; a practical base for walking, architecture, and city atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian district with broad avenues, period architecture, and a calmer feel; excellent for a self-guided city walk.
Thick potato pancakes fried until crisp. A long-standing Irish staple, often served with butter or as part of a hearty breakfast.
A traditional Irish bacon and cabbage plate, commonly eaten in homes and pubs. It is a classic comfort dish linked to everyday Irish cooking.
Slow-cooked lamb or mutton with potatoes, onions, and carrots. This rustic one-pot meal is one of Ireland’s best-known traditional dishes.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant known for polished Irish cooking, tasting menus, and elegant riverside surroundings in Adare near Limerick.
Popular seafood-focused restaurant with refined Irish cooking and a smart casual atmosphere, known for quality local ingredients.
Well-regarded city gastropub serving modern Irish dishes, local produce, and a stylish but relaxed atmosphere in central Limerick.
Moderate for Ireland: rooms and dining cost more than many EU cities, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included or modest. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service; taxis round up; cafes tip only for table service.
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