How to travel from Dingle peninsula to Birr, Ireland

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Birr is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BirrDingle peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Portarlington.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061 then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Birr stop 152101.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Birr.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dingle peninsula and Birr

There are several options for getting from Dingle peninsula to Birr by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Birr is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Dingle peninsula and Birr by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Birr is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Dingle peninsula and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dingle peninsula and Birr. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tralee, Portarlington and Tullamore. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dingle peninsula and Birr. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dingle peninsula and Birr. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lispole stop 636901, Casement Station stop 635061 and Colbert Station stop 635031. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dingle peninsula and Birr. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dingle peninsula to Birr. We recommend that you take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061 then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Birr stop 152101. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Dingle peninsula and Birr. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Birr is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Dingle peninsula to Birr

Compare travel optionsbetween Dingle peninsula and Birr

Transport options from Dingle peninsula to Birr
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€100($100)
once a week365km (227 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€57($57)
4 times a day243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€42($42)
on demand214km (133 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