How to travel from Baltimore to Birr, Ireland

The distance between Baltimore and Birr is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Baltimore to Birr by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Birr stop 152101.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grand Parade then take the train to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Birr stop 152101.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Birr.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance263km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Birr

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Birr by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Baltimore and Birr is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Baltimore and Birr by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Birr is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baltimore and Birr. We recommend that you drive to Birr. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and Birr. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skibbereen stop 249701, Skibbereen, Cork St. Patricks Quay and Colbert Station stop 635031. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Dave Long Coach Travel Limited, West Cork Connect, Bus Eireann and Citylink run regular bus services between Baltimore and Birr. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Baltimore to Birr. We recommend that you take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Birr stop 152101. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Birr is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Birr. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and Birr. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Birr is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Baltimore to Birr

Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Birr

Transport options from Baltimore to Birr
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€27($27)
4 times a day279km (174 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay5h 20m
€32($32)
5 times a week277km (172 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€47($47)
4 times a day308km (191 miles)
Bus to Grand Parade, Train5hrs
€41($41)
once daily358km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€52($52)
on demand263km (163 miles)

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Airports near Birr

The following major airports near Birr offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Birr
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Birr
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Birr