There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Bannagher by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Birr to Kinnegadbus 845 / ...
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
6h 13m€41–58Drive 164.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Bannaghercar 164.3 km
2h 21m€29–42Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Birr to TUS West Gatebus 850 / ...
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to Ballymahon Stbus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Parke's Castlebus 469
6h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Parke's Castlebus 469
6h 45m€48–66Train
- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 36m€44–65
Birr to Bannagher by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Bannagher is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Bannagher is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Bannagher. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Parke's Castle via TUS North Gate and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Birr to Bannagher. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Birr and Bannagher is 243 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Bannagher without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 13m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Birr to Bannagher, including transfers.
Birr to Bannagher bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Bannagher train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Birr to Bannagher is to bus via Athlone which takes 6h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Bannagher, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Parke's Castle via TUS West Gate, TUS North Gate, Ballymahon St, and Longford Stn in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Parke's Castle via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Kinnegad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to TUS West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- 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
- 043-33 22222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Farrelly's Coaches
Bus from TUS North Gate to Ballymahon St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Farrelly's Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Parke's Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
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
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Longford Stn to Parke's Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
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Booking & Getting There
Birr to Bannagher bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at TUS West Gate station.
Birr to Bannagher train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Bannagher is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Birr to Bannagher.
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