There are 4 ways to get from Belmullet to Birr by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Athlone
best- Take the bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Castlebar Stnbus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
6h 45m€27–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Castlebarbus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
6h 50m€21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Ballina Bus Stnbus 446
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
6h 55m€39–55Drive 215.9 km
- Drive from Belmullet to Birrcar 215.9 km
3h 11m€38–55
Belmullet to Birr by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belmullet to Birr is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Belmullet to Birr is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Belmullet to Birr. However, there are services departing from Béal an Mhuirthead and arriving at Birr via Castlebar and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Belmullet and Birr is 269 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Belmullet to Birr without a car is to bus and train via Athlone which takes 6h 45m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Belmullet to Birr, including transfers.
Belmullet to Birr bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Béal an Mhuirthead station.
Belmullet to Birr bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belmullet to Birr is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Belmullet to Birr.
There are 56+ hotels available in Birr.
What companies run services between Belmullet, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Birr via Castlebar and ATU Galway in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Manulla Junction to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Castlebar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from ATU Galway to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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