How to travel from Birr to Lahinch, Ireland

The distance between Birr and Lahinch is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birr to Lahinch 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 Patrick Street stop 610011 and then to Dunnes Friars Walk.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then take the train to Ennis then take the bus to Lahinch stop 350961.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lahinch.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birr and Lahinch

There are several options for getting from Birr to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 20m. 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 €29 ($29).

The distance between Birr and Lahinch is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Birr and Lahinch 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 Lahinch is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Lahinch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Lahinch. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Lahinch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Patrick Street stop 610011, Dunnes Friars Walk and Ennis Station stop 635341. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Bus Eireann, Dublin Coach and Kearns Transport run regular bus services between Birr and Lahinch. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3hrs 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 Lahinch. We recommend that you take the bus to Patrick Street stop 610011 and then to Dunnes Friars Walk. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Lahinch is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Lahinch. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Lahinch. The distance is around 148km (92 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 Lahinch is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birr and Lahinch

Transport options from Birr to Lahinch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€30($30)
5 times a week149km (93 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway4h 20m
€14($14)
twice a week201km (125 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 45m
€29($29)
4 times a day148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€29($29)
on demand148km (92 miles)

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Airports near Lahinch

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Lahinch
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Lahinch
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Lahinch