There are 3 ways to get from Birr to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car
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Birr to Knock Shrine by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Knock Shrine is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Birr to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Birr and Knock Shrine is 175 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Birr to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Birr to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Birr to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tullamore to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Knock Shrine via Athlone Stn and Knock in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- 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
- 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 Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Birr to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Birr to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Knock Shrine is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Birr to Knock Shrine.
There are 72+ hotels available in Knock Shrine.