How to travel from Limerick to Birr, Ireland
The distance between Limerick and Birr is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 59min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Limerick to Birr by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Birr → Limerick if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Birr stop 152101.
- Duration1hr
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€12($12)
Bus Eireann
Taxi
Take a taxi to Birr.
- Duration59min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€130($130)
Unicabs
+ 3 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Limerick and Birr
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Limerick to Birr by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Limerick and Birr is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Limerick and Birr by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Birr is to take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Limerick and Birr. We recommend that you take a taxi to Birr. instead which will take 59min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limerick and Birr. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limerick and Birr with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1hr.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Limerick and Birr. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Birr. We recommend that you take the bus to Birr stop 152101. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Limerick and Birr. The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Birr is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Compare travel optionsbetween Limerick and Birr
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1hr | €12($12) | every 4 hours | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 59min | €130($130) | on demand | 78km (48 miles) |
Drive | 59min | €16($16) | on demand | 78km (48 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Limerick and Birr
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Airports near Birr
The following major airports near Birr offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Birr
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 109km (67 miles) from Birr
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Birr