The average bus between Doolin and Bunratty takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Doolin 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 3 hours between Doolin and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doolin is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Doolin station and arriving at Bunratty station via Ennis Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Doolin to Bunratty bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Bunratty bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Bunratty station.
The distance between Doolin and Bunratty is 51.8 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Doolin to Bunratty via Ennis Station in around 2h 46m.