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How to get fromKilkenny to Birr Castleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilkenny to Birr Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 843 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Tullamorebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Tullamore to Birrbus bus 843 / ...
    3h 52m
    €27–37

  2. Drive 78.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Birr Castlecar car 78.3 km
    1h 6m
    €14–20

  3. Train, line 843 bus

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Tullamoretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birrbus bus 843 / ...
    4h 11m
    €19–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Birr Castletaxi taxi 78.3 km
    1h 6m
    €110–140

  5. Bus via Portlaoise

    1. Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 838
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    4h 1m
    €19–27

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Urlingfordbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from Urlingford to Roscrea Cstl Stbus bus 812
    5h 34m
    €18–25

Kilkenny to Birr Castle by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Birr Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Birr Castle via Tullamore and Birr in around 3h 52m.

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