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.
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 Birr → Dingle peninsula if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Portarlington.
Take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061 then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Birr stop 152101.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 20m | €100($100) | once a week | 365km (227 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | €57($57) | 4 times a day | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €42($42) | on demand | 214km (133 miles) |
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The following major airports near Birr offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.