There are 4 ways to get from Bunratty to Mallow by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bunratty to Mallowbus 51
1h 30m€15–21Drive 74.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Bunratty to Mallowcar 74.2 km
58 min€13–19Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
1h 55m€20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bunratty to Mallowtaxi 74.2 km
58 min€100–130
Bunratty to Mallow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Mallow is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty to Mallow is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €12 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bunratty and arriving at Mallow. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bunratty to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Mallow via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Bunratty and Mallow is 82 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Mallow without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €15 - €21.
The bus from Bunratty to Mallow takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Bunratty to Mallow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Bunratty station.
Bunratty to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Mallow is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Bunratty, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Bunratty to Mallow every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bunratty to Mallow via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Bunratty to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Bunratty to Mallow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Mallow station.
Bunratty to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty to Mallow is 74 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Bunratty to Mallow.
There are 40+ hotels available in Mallow.