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How to get fromBirr to County Kerryby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    5h 59m
    €45–61

  2. Bus via Killarney Bus Stn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Patrick Streetbus bus 323X
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    6h 10m
    €31–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    6h 31m
    €32–58

  4. Drive  183.7 km

    1. Drive from Birr to County Kerrycar car 183.7 km
    2h 24m
    €33–47

Birr to County Kerry by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Castlemaine via Limerick Colbert and Tralee Bus Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Killarney once a week. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 29m.

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