How to travel from Birr to Enniskerry, Ireland

The distance between Birr and Enniskerry is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Take the bus to Merrion Square Holles Street and then to Enniskerry Village stop 4095.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
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Bus, Train and Tram

Take the bus to Outside Train Station then take the train to Heuston then take a tram to Abbey Street and then to Dundrum then take the bus to Enniskerry Village stop 4095.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Enniskerry.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance160km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birr and Enniskerry

There are several options for getting from Birr to Enniskerry by bus, train, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Birr and Enniskerry is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Birr and Enniskerry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birr to Enniskerry is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Enniskerry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Birr and Enniskerry. We recommend that you drive to Enniskerry. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Enniskerry. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Enniskerry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Merrion Square Holles Street and Merrion Street stop 2811. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Kearns Transport and Dublin Bus run regular bus services between Birr and Enniskerry. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 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 Enniskerry. We recommend that you take the bus to Merrion Square Holles Street and then to Enniskerry Village stop 4095. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Enniskerry is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 27km (16 miles) from Enniskerry. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Enniskerry. The distance is around 160km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Enniskerry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

How do I get from Birr to Enniskerry

Compare travel optionsbetween Birr and Enniskerry

Transport options from Birr to Enniskerry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€3($3)
every 20 mins161km (100 miles)
Bus, Train and Tram
2h 45m
€19($19)
every 4 hours150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€32($32)
on demand160km (100 miles)

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Airports near Enniskerry

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
27km (16 miles) from Enniskerry
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Enniskerry
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Enniskerry