Distance from Cork City to Bunratty, County Clare

The straight-line ("as the crow flies") distance between Cork City and Bunratty, County Clare is approximately 149 kilometers (93 miles).

Driving Distance & Time

• Road distance: ~160–170 km (100–105 miles) via the N20/M20 and N18/M18.
• Typical drive time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic and route.

Route Overview

1. Take the N20/M20 north from Cork toward Limerick.
2. Continue on the M20/M18 past Mallow, Charleville, and Croom.
3. Follow signs for Shannon/Ennis (N18/M18).
4. Exit for Bunratty (well-signposted for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park).

Points of Interest Near Bunratty

• Bunratty Castle & Folk Park – 15th-century tower house and living-history village.
• Shannon Airport (SNN) – 5 km away.
• Cliffs of Moher – 45 min west.
• Limerick City – 15 min east.

The drive is straightforward on modern dual-carriageway/motorway for most of the way, making Bunratty an easy day trip from Cork.