How to travel from Birr to Dunmore East, Ireland

The distance between Birr and Dunmore East is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Dunmore EastBirr if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Dunmore East.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birr and Dunmore East

There are several options for getting from Birr to Dunmore East by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Birr and Dunmore East is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Birr and Dunmore East by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birr to Dunmore East is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Dunmore East, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Birr and Dunmore East. We recommend that you drive to Dunmore East. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Dunmore East. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colbert Station stop 635031 and Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Birr and Dunmore East. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 5m 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 Dunmore East. We recommend that you take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Dunmore East is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Birr and Dunmore East. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Dunmore East is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birr and Dunmore East

Transport options from Birr to Dunmore East
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 5m
€20($20)
4 times a day225km (140 miles)
Bus to Waterford Bus Stn, stop 3550514h 10m
€18($18)
twice daily219km (136 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€29($29)
on demand145km (90 miles)

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Airports near Dunmore East

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Dunmore East
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Dunmore East