How to travel from Glendalough to Birr, Ireland

The distance between Glendalough and Birr is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glendalough to Birr by taxi, 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 Dublin and then to Birr.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
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Multiple bus operators

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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 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Birr.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glendalough and Birr

There are several options for getting from Glendalough to Birr by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 10m. 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 €29 ($29).

The distance between Glendalough and Birr is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Glendalough and Birr by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glendalough to Birr is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glendalough 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 Glendalough and Birr. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glendalough to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

St.Kevin's Bus Service and Kearns Transport run regular bus services between Glendalough and Birr. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glendalough to Birr. We recommend that you take a taxi to Heuston then take the train to Tullamore then take the bus to Birr. instead which will take 2h 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 Glendalough and Birr. The distance is around 145km (90 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 Glendalough to Birr is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glendalough and Birr

Transport options from Glendalough to Birr
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
5 times a week191km (119 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€24($24)
twice daily184km (114 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus2h 25m
€100($100)
5 times a day180km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€29($29)
on demand145km (90 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