There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Birr by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Birrbus 845 / ...
4h 25m€23–32Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
4h 57m€18–22Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€28–42Drive 161 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Birrcar 161 km
2h 18m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
7h 14m€51–75
Dundalk to Birr by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Birr is to bus via Dublin which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Birr is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Birr. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Birr via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Birr. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Tullamore via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Dundalk and Birr is 225 km. The road distance is 161 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Birr without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Dundalk to Birr, including transfers.
Dundalk to Birr bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Birr is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Birr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Birr via Cathal Brugha St and Wellington Quay in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Heuston Station to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Birr bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Birr is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Dundalk to Birr.
There are 55+ hotels available in Birr.