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How to get fromBirr to Carrick-on-Shannonby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Birr to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Kinnegadbus bus 845 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mullingar to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    4h 6m
    €26–37

  2. Drive 114.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birr to Carrick-on-Shannoncar car 114.6 km
    1h 31m
    €20–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    5h 17m
    €30–43

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    4h 28m
    €33–46

  5. Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    4h 50m
    €40–58

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cloghan to Leitrimbus bus Ul06
    5h 19m
    €37–53

Birr to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Birr to Carrick-on-Shannon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Carrick On Shannon via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Carrick On Shannon via Athlone Stn, Longford Stn, and Longford in around 4h 28m.

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