Bus Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle from €22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Bunratty Castle takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 37m
Duration: 129 km
Distance: €22
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735

2h 41m

€19–26

Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Bunratty Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Bunratty Castle at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthur's Quay and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle buses

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