There are 4 ways to get from Armagh to Birr by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 847 / ...
5h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
5h 41m€32–48Drive 193 km
- Drive from Armagh to Birrcar 193 km
2h 34m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
6h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armagh to Birr is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Armagh to Birr is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Armagh to Birr. However, there are services departing from Southern Regional College Armagh and arriving at Birr via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Armagh to Birr. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Tullamore via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Armagh and Birr is 271 km. The road distance is 193 km.
The best way to get from Armagh to Birr without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Armagh to Birr, including transfers.
Armagh to Birr bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Southern Regional College Armagh station.
Armagh to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Armagh to Birr is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Armagh, Northern Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Birr via Dublin Busaras Bus Station and Wellington Quay in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armagh Bus Station to Birr via Portadown Train Station [bus stop], Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Armagh Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Armagh to Birr bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Armagh to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armagh to Birr is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Armagh to Birr.
There are 56+ hotels available in Birr.