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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus Iw08
    2h 49m
    €20–26

  2. Drive 82.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birr to Carlowcar car 82.1 km
    1h 20m
    €14–21

  3. Line 843 bus, train

    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 Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    3h 39m
    €16–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Birr to Carlowtaxi taxi 82.1 km
    1h 20m
    €110–140

  5. Line 845 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Tullamorebus bus 845 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tullamore to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    2h 56m
    €23–31

Birr to Carlow by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Birr to Carlow Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 49m.

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