How to travel from Killarney National Park to Birr, Ireland

The distance between Killarney National Park and Birr is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Killarney National Park to Birr by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BirrKillarney National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Birr stop 152101.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Birr.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Killarney National Park and Birr

There are several options for getting from Killarney National Park to Birr by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Killarney National Park and Birr is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Killarney National Park and Birr by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Killarney National Park to Birr is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Killarney National Park and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Killarney National Park and Birr. We recommend that you drive to Birr. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney National Park and Birr. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney National Park to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Killarney Mission Road and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Killarney National Park and Birr. Buses run 5 times a week 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 Killarney National Park to Birr. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Birr stop 152101. 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 Killarney National Park and Birr. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney National Park to Birr is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Transport options from Killarney National Park to Birr
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
€54($54)
5 times a week201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand195km (121 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