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How to get fromBirr to Charlestownby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Charlestown by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Galway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birr to University Southbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Charlestownbus bus 964
    4h 10m

  2. Drive 134.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birr to Charlestowncar car 134.9 km
    1h 42m
    €23–33

  3. Line 843 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tullamore to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to Charlestownbus bus 64
    4h 45m
    €29–43

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Charlestownbus bus 440
    4h 52m
    €39–56

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  • Distance: 186.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Charlestown, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Charlestown via University South and Galway Cathdrl in around 4h 10m.

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