The average bus between Tarbert and Bunratty takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tarbert 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 4 times a day between Tarbert and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tarbert is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Tarbert to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Tarbert station and arriving at Bunratty station via Harvey's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Tarbert to Bunratty bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Tarbert station.
Tarbert to Bunratty bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Harvey's Quay station.
The distance between Tarbert and Bunratty is 40.2 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quay 4 times a day. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 34m.