There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 32m€28–41Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Bachelors Walkbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
4h 7m€19–21Drive 160.8 km
- Drive from Birr to Dundalkcar 160.8 km
2h 18m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Busbus 190
6h 21m€51–74
Birr to Dundalk by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Dundalk is to bus via Dublin which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Marshes Shop Cntr via Cumberland Street N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Birr to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Birr and Dundalk is 218 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Birr to Dundalk, including transfers.
Birr to Dundalk bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Birr to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Dundalk via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Marshes Shop Cntr via Bachelors Walk and Cumberland Street N in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Birr to Dundalk bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Birr to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Dundalk is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Birr to Dundalk.
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