There are 6 ways to get from Birr to Castle Leslie by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€39–58Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Bachelors Walkbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
6h 47m€14–38Drive 178.4 km
- Drive from Birr to Castle Lesliecar 178.4 km
2h 22m€32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
6h 58m€20–49Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinaghbus 466
- Take the bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SCbus
8h 14mBus #2
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus 176
8h 30m
Birr to Castle Leslie by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Castle Leslie is to bus via Dublin which costs €13 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Castle Leslie is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Castle Leslie. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Glaslough via Dublin Busáras and Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Birr to Castle Leslie. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Birr and Castle Leslie is 306 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Castle Leslie without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 47m and costs €13 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Birr to Castle Leslie, including transfers.
Birr to Castle Leslie bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Castle Leslie train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Birr to Castle Leslie is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Castle Leslie, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Castle Leslie via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Castle Leslie via Bachelors Walk, Dublin Busáras, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Glaslough in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 049 433 0917
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
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Booking & Getting There
Birr to Castle Leslie bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Birr to Castle Leslie train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Castle Leslie is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Birr to Castle Leslie.
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