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How to get fromKillarney to Birr Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Birr Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Birrbus bus 323X
    4h 28m
    €28–39

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus bus 850
    4h 44m
    €23–31

  3. Drive  182.4 km

    1. Drive from Killarney to Birr Castlecar car 182.4 km
    2h 17m
    €32–47

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    4h 57m
    €29–42

Killarney to Birr Castle by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Birr Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Birr Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Birr in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Portarlington twice a week. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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