How to travel from Birr to Dingle peninsula, Ireland

The distance between Birr and Dingle peninsula is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Birr to Dingle peninsula by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dingle peninsulaBirr if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus Eireann

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Train

Take the train to Tralee.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Dingle Peninsula.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birr and Dingle peninsula

There are several options for getting from Birr to Dingle peninsula by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Birr and Dingle peninsula is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Birr and Dingle peninsula by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birr to Dingle peninsula is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Dingle peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birr and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Birr to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Outside Train Station, Portarlington and Tralee. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Irish Rail run train services between Birr and Dingle peninsula. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colbert Station stop 635031, Casement Station stop 635061 and Lispole stop 635911. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Birr and Dingle peninsula. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birr to Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Dingle peninsula is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Birr and Dingle peninsula. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Dingle peninsula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Birr to Dingle peninsula

Compare travel optionsbetween Birr and Dingle peninsula

Transport options from Birr to Dingle peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€57($57)
4 times a day239km (149 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€100($100)
once a week366km (227 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€42($42)
on demand214km (133 miles)

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Airports near Dingle peninsula

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Dingle peninsula
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Dingle peninsula