Route · SNN to Bunratty
Shannon Airport to Bunratty
15 min and 13 km from the arrivals hall to Bunratty, the shortest run we quote from Shannon, at the minimum fare for a private transfer.
15 min
Typical time
13 km
Distance
N18
Main road
2 to 70
Passengers
EUR 130
From, one way
Other ways to go
Bus, train or a private driver
| How | Time | Changes | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Éireann 343 | 17 to 27 min | None | 24 departures a day from Shannon Airport, calling at Bunratty on the way to Limerick, on the Monday to Friday timetable (buseireann.ie, read 27.10.2026) |
| Private transfer | 15 min | None | From the arrivals hall to the hotel or house door, cases carried to the car |
The route
A few junctions down the N18
Out of the airport, east on the N18 and off at Bunratty. The castle stands beside the road, so most guests are at the door before they have settled into the seat.
Shannon Airport
Pickup · arrivals hall
The chauffeur stands at the arrivals barrier holding a sign with your name, then leads the way to the car.
Bunratty
Drop-off · any address
A hotel in the village, a guesthouse on the Low Road or a rented house nearby. Bunratty is small, so every drop-off is at the door.
Vehicle
Which car for this run
Luggage decides more often than passenger count. Two people with four large cases travel better in an Executive MPV.
Executive Sedan
2 pax · 2 cases
Two travellers with hand luggage and a case each.
Executive MPV
7-8 pax · up to 10 cases
The default for families and any party with golf clubs. Every seat taken leaves less room for cases.
Minibus
16 pax
Tour groups and corporate parties travelling together.
Included
What the price covers
A fixed price for this route is confirmed in writing with your quote. Nothing is added at the end of the journey.
- Professional licensed chauffeur
- Meet and greet with a name sign
- Real-time flight monitoring
- Complimentary WiFi and still water
- Tolls and parking
- 30 minutes of complimentary waiting time
Questions
About this route
How long is the drive from Shannon Airport to Bunratty?
About 15 min for 13 km on the N18. It is the shortest transfer we run from Shannon.
How much is a private transfer from Shannon Airport to Bunratty?
Bunratty is billed at our minimum fare, the lowest we charge for any private journey. Your written quote fixes that amount for the whole car, however many of you travel.
Is there a bus from Shannon Airport to Bunratty?
Yes. Bus Éireann route 343 calls at Bunratty on its way from the airport to Limerick, and the comparison above gives its times. It suits a light traveller. A private car suits a family with cases, a group, or anyone who would rather not stand at a roadside stop after a long flight.
Can you collect us at Bunratty for the flight home?
Yes. Book both legs in one enquiry and the return is planned around your departure time, with the address already on file.
Is Bunratty a good place to stay before an early flight from Shannon?
Yes. Bunratty is the nearest village to the airport with a choice of hotels, which makes it a practical last night before a morning departure. We collect early enough for check-in and security without a rush.
Can we use Bunratty as a base for day trips?
Yes. From Bunratty the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Adare and Limerick are all within a day with the same chauffeur, quoted as a touring day rather than separate transfers.
Arriving
Where we drop in Bunratty
Any address in the village or nearby. These come up most.
- Hotels in Bunratty villageBeside the castle
- Guesthouses around the villageShort walk to the castle
- Rented houses nearbyCounty Clare
Options
One way, return, or keep the car
One way
The standard airport transfer, quoted as one journey with tolls and parking inside the price.
Most arrivals
Return, booked together
The arrival and the run back to Shannon in one enquiry. With the airport this close, the pickup can be later than from anywhere else.
Short stays and last nights before a flight
Keep the car for the day
Land in the morning and spend the day with the same chauffeur on the Clare coast, then back to Bunratty for the evening.
Families and touring parties
Reviews
What our guests say
Next step
Off the plane and at Bunratty before the kettle boils.
Send the flight number and the address. The price comes back fixed, with the name of the chauffeur who meets you.