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There are 4 ways to get from Cong to Bunratty by bus, train, or car

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Line 456 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Headford to Galway Ceannt Station456
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Bunratty51
4h 54m
€26–38
Drive 120.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cong to Bunratty120.5 km
1h 25m
€21–30
Line 422 bus, line 456 bus, train, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Cong to Headford422
2. Take the bus from Headford to Galway Ceannt Station456
3. Take the train from Galway to LimerickIc
4. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bunratty300
5h 55m
€28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Rua431
2. Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceannt Station424
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Bunratty51
5h 57m

Cong to Bunratty by bus

21Weekly Buses

4h 54mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Cong, IE-MO, Ireland and Bunratty, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cong to Bunratty via Headford and Galway Ceannt Station in around 4h 54m.

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Shannon, Ireland

Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Shannon.

Things to do in Shannon

Bunratty Castle(Opens in a new window)

Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village (Irish: Bun Ráite), by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The castle and the adjoining folk park are run by Shannon Heritage as tourist attractions.

University of Limerick(Opens in a new window)

The University of Limerick (UL) (Irish: Ollscoil Luimnigh) is a university in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it became a university in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989. It was the first university established since Irish independence in 1922, and was followed by the establishment of Dublin City University later the same day in 1989.

Dromoland Castle(Opens in a new window)

Dromoland Castle (Irish: Drom Ólainn) is a castle, now a 5-star luxury hotel with golf course, located near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. Its restaurant, the Earl of Thomond, was awarded a Michelin star in 1995, under head chef Jean Baptiste Molinari.

Hunt Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Hunt Museum (Irish: Iarsmalann Hunt) is a museum in the city of Limerick, Ireland. The Hunt Museum holds a personal collection donated by the Hunt family, it was originally situated in the University of Limerick, before being moved to its present location in the Georgian Custom House in 1997. The Custom House is situated on Rutland Street on the banks of the River Shannon at its confluence with the Abbey River. Among the museums collection are works by notable artists and designers such as Pablo Picasso, Jack B. Yeats, and Sybil Connolly as well as distinctive historical items such as the O' Dea Mitre and Crozier.

Places to stay in Shannon

Shannon Springs Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Carrygerry Country House(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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