There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Birr to Saint Peter and Paul's Churchbus 823
- Take the bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
2h 50m€10–13Line 843 bus, train
- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus 843 / ...
- Take the train from Tullamore to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 21m€16–22Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Birr to Carlowcar 82.1 km
1h 20m€14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Birr to Carlowtaxi 82.1 km
1h 20m€110–140Line 845 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Tullamorebus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
2h 56m€23–31
Birr to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Carlow is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €13 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Birr and Carlow is 95 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Birr to Carlow, including transfers.
Birr to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Carlow is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Birr to Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Carlow Bus Stn via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and St Peter and P's Ch in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- martleys.com
Bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://martleys.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Spollanstown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
Bus from Birr to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tullamore to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–23
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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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