The distance between Birr and Roundstone is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Birr to Roundstone 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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Take the bus to University Rd and then to Roundstone stop 534711.
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Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711.
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There are several options for getting from Birr to Roundstone by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Birr and Roundstone is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Birr and Roundstone by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birr to Roundstone is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Roundstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Birr and Roundstone. We recommend that you drive to Roundstone. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Roundstone. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Roundstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in University Rd. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Kearns Transport and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Birr and Roundstone. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birr to Roundstone. We recommend that you take the bus to University Rd and then to Roundstone stop 534711. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Roundstone is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Roundstone. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birr and Roundstone. The distance is around 176km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Roundstone is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 15m | €12($12) | once a week | 172km (107 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 20m | €25($25) | 3 times a week | 227km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €35($35) | on demand | 176km (110 miles) |
Kearns Transport
Bus Eireann
The following major airports near Roundstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.