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.
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.
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Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Birr stop 152101.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 25m | €54($54) | 5 times a week | 201km (125 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €39($39) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
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Bus Eireann
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