There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Athenry by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 843 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus 843 / ...
- Take the train from Tullamore to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
2h 41m€16–21Drive 74.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Athenrycar 74.7 km
58 min€14–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 8m€22–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Birr to Athenrytaxi 74.7 km
58 min€100–130Line 843 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Athenrybus 738
3h 29m
Birr to Athenry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Athenry is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Athenry is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Athenry via Tullamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Birr and Athenry is 129 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Athenry without a car is to line 843 bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Birr to Athenry, including transfers.
Birr to Athenry bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Athenry bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Spollanstown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Athenry is 75 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Birr to Athenry.
There are 461+ hotels available in Athenry.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Athenry via Spollanstown and Tullamore in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Spollanstown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Spollanstown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Tullamore to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
DK Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 690 2174
Hensey Hackney Services
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
Melissa O'Sullivan Cabhire
- Phone
- +353 87 748 8348
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