The average bus between Birr and Ballinasloe takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birr to Ballinasloe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Birr and Ballinasloe. The earliest departure is at 10:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birr is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Ballinasloe at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Athlone Stn and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Birr station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Birr to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Birr and Ballinasloe is 33.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Birr to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–9 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Bus Éireann also services this route 3 times a day.