How to travel from Enniskerry to Birr, Ireland

The distance between Enniskerry and Birr is around 154km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Enniskerry 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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Westmoreland Street stop 319 and then to Birr.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Pearse Station stop 495 then take the train to Tullamore then take the bus to Birr.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Birr.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enniskerry and Birr

There are several options for getting from Enniskerry to Birr by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 3h 25m. 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 €32 ($32).

The distance between Enniskerry and Birr is around 154km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Enniskerry and Birr by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enniskerry to Birr is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Enniskerry and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enniskerry and Birr. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enniskerry to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Westmoreland Street stop 319 and Dublin Halfpenny Bridge. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Dublin Bus and Kearns Transport run regular bus services between Enniskerry and Birr. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enniskerry to Birr. We recommend that you take the bus to Westmoreland Street stop 319 and then to Birr. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Enniskerry and Birr. The distance is around 163km (101 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 Enniskerry to Birr is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

How do I get from Enniskerry to Birr

Compare travel optionsbetween Enniskerry and Birr

Transport options from Enniskerry to Birr
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€3($3)
5 times a day162km (100 miles)
Bus via Earlsfort Terrace, stop 60743h 30m
€3($3)
5 times a week160km (100 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€18($18)
5 times a day154km (95 miles)
Train and Bus2h 45m
€24($24)
5 times a day160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€32($32)
on demand163km (101 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