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How to get fromBirr to Athyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Athy by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 843 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tullamore to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain train Re / ...
    3h 19m
    €15–20

  2. Drive  73.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birr to Athycar car 73.6 km
    1h 8m
    €13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus bus 883
    3h 42m
    €15–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Birr to Athytaxi taxi 73.6 km
    1h 8m
    €100–130

Birr to Athy by bus and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Athy via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Kildare in around 3h 42m.

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