How to travel from Carlingford to Birr, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Birr is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carlingford to Birr by train, bus 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 Kilbeggan Square stop 155441 and then to Birr.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Connolly and then to Tullamore then take the bus to Birr.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Birr.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Birr

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Birr by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Carlingford and Birr is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Carlingford and Birr by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Birr is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Birr. We recommend that you drive to Birr. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Birr. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091 and Kilbeggan Square stop 155441. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Bus Eireann, Kearns Transport and Matthews Coach Hire run regular bus services between Carlingford and Birr. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Birr. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Tullamore then take the bus to Birr. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Birr is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Birr. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Carlingford and Birr. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Birr is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Carlingford to Birr

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Birr

Transport options from Carlingford to Birr
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4h 15m
€18($18)
once a week221km (138 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street4h 25m
€9($9)
once daily248km (154 miles)
Bus via D'Olier Street, stop 1358414h 35m
€15($15)
5 times a day262km (163 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€70($70)
5 times a day242km (150 miles)
Bus and Train3h 50m
€29($29)
5 times a day253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€41($41)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Birr

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Birr
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Birr
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Birr