There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Blarney Castle 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
best- Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 10m€37–54Drive 169.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Blarney Castlecar 169.5 km
2h 9m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbertbus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 16m€44–61Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Birr to William Streetbus 323X
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 26m€41–56
Birr to Blarney Castle by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Blarney Castle is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Blarney via Limerick Colbert and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Birr and Blarney Castle is 197 km. The road distance is 169.5 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Blarney Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Birr to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
Birr to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Blarney Castle is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Birr to Blarney Castle.
There are 227+ hotels available in Blarney Castle.
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 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birr to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Birr to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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