There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Birr by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
4h 41m€25–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
5h 29m€23–35Drive 143.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Birrcar 143.7 km
2h 15m€26–37Bus via Arklow
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
4h 42m€23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
5h 5m€29–44
Arklow to Birr by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Birr is to bus via Arklow which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Birr is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Birr. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Birr via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Birr. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Tullamore via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Arklow and Birr is 212 km. The road distance is 143.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Birr without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Arklow to Birr, including transfers.
Arklow to Birr bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Birr is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ferrybank to Birr via Beresford Place and Wellington Quay in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Birr via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Birr bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Beresford Place station.
Arklow to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Birr is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Arklow to Birr.
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