Travel to the Burren
ROAD SAFETY NOTICE – PLEASE NOTE ALL DRIVERS MUST DRIVE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD IN IRELAND. The roads in the Burren are narrow and for everyone’s safety we would urge you to please adhere to driving on the LEFT at all times. For more information click here DRIVING IN IRELAND
There are a number of transport options to and within the Burren region. We encourage you to travel in a sustainable way as possible.
Local Link Buses
https://www.locallinklc.ie/ is a local public transport bus service that provides better links between rural transport and national bus and rail services throughout Ireland. Travel from Ennis to Ballyvaughan.
Our relevant timetables for the area are the C5 , C7, C8, C11 & C14 serving Corofin, Kilnaboy, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Carron, New Quay, Ruan, Ballyvaughan, Tubber and Boston
Bus Eireann
From Galway to the Burren
Bus Eireann Route 350 timetable: Galway-Kinvarra-Doolin-Cliffs of Moher-Ennis Click here:
From Ennis to the Burren
Bus Eireann Route 333 timetable: Ennis – Labasheeda – Kilrush Click here: https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=333&form-view-timetables-submit=1
The Burren National Park Shuttle
This is a FREE shuttle bus service from Corofin to the trailhead in the Burren National Park, which runs 14 times a day.The first service leaves the Information Point in Corofin at 9.30am and the last bus returning from the park is at 17.15pm.
The bus runs daily from the beginning of May to the end of August.
Start and end dates of service may vary, please phone 065 6827693 to check if the service is running.
Burren Calendar of Events
Burren Itineraries
While getting “lost” in the Burren landscapes can be the best part of your trip to Ireland it is also important that your plan ensures you spend enough time exploring the areas that fit your interest best.
We have put together a list of itineraries and trails that you can easily follow. Click the links below.
