There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Killarney by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 12m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Patrick Streetbus 323X
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
4h 24m€29–39Drive 182.9 km
- Drive from Birr to Killarneycar 182.9 km
2h 18m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 47m€30–41
Birr to Killarney by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Killarney is to bus and train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Killarney Mission via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Birr to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Birr and Killarney is 216 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Killarney without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Birr to Killarney, including transfers.
Birr to Killarney bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Birr to Killarney is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Killarney Mission via Patrick Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Killarney 3 times a week. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Birr to Killarney bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Patrick Street station.
Birr to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Killarney is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Birr to Killarney.
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