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How to get fromBirr to Blarney Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Blarney Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 7m
    €37–53

  2. Drive  169.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birr to Blarney Castlecar car 169.5 km
    2h 9m
    €30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    5h 13m
    €44–61

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Birr to William Streetbus bus 323X
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    5h 23m
    €41–56

Birr to Blarney Castle by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Blarney Castle via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 5h 13m.

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