The distance between Valentia Island and Birr is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Valentia Island 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 Valentia Island to Birr by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Valentia Island and Birr is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Valentia Island and Birr by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Birr is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Birr, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valentia Island and Birr. We recommend that you drive to Birr. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valentia Island and Birr. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island to Birr. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Birr. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valentia Island 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 20m.
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 Valentia Island and Birr. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valentia Island to Birr is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €24($24) | 5 times a week | 182km (113 miles) |
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 | 3h 20m | €19($19) | 4 times a day | 185km (115 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | €35($35) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
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The following major airports near Birr offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.