The average bus between Belfast and Bunratty takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Bunratty. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Belfast and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast to Bunratty? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Bunratty station via Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Belfast to Bunratty bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Bunratty bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
The distance between Belfast and Bunratty is 284.4 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Bunratty via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 40m.