There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Birr by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 843 bus
best- Take the train from Kildare to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birrbus 843 / ...
2h 1m€11–16Bus, line 906 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
- Take the bus from Roscrea Castle Street to Birrbus 906 / ...
2h 35m€10–14Drive 77.2 km
- Drive from Kildare to Birrcar 77.2 km
1h 6m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kildare to Birrtaxi 77.2 km
1h 6m€110–130Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus 823
2h 42m€10–15
Kildare to Birr by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Birr is to bus and line 906 bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Birr is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Birr. However, there are services departing from Kildare Vllge and arriving at Birr via Roscrea Castle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Kildare and Birr is 80 km. The road distance is 77.2 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Birr without a car is to train and line 843 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs €11 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kildare to Birr, including transfers.
Kildare to Birr bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Birr bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Roscrea Aby St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Birr is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Kildare to Birr.
There are 56+ hotels available in Birr.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Birr via Roscrea Aby St and Roscrea Castle Street in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Spollanstown to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.