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How to get fromBelfast to Birrby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Birr by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Birrbus bus 845 / ...
    5h 38m
    €31–43

  2. Bus via Portlaoise

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    6h 46m
    €19–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 845 / ...
    5h 50m
    €25–34

  4. Drive  245.2 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Birrcar car 245.2 km
    3h 9m
    €45–65

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain train Ic / ...
    5h 59m
    €36–53

Belfast to Birr by train, tram, and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Birr, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Belfast Glengall to Birr via The Gresham Hotel and Wellington Quay in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Birr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 5h 59m.

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