There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Birr Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Birrbus 323X
4h 28m€28–39Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus 850
4h 43m€23–31Drive 182.4 km
- Drive from Killarney to Birr Castlecar 182.4 km
2h 17m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 57m€29–42
Killarney to Birr Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Birr Castle is to train and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Birr Castle is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Birr Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Birr via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Birr Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Tullamore via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Killarney and Birr Castle is 189 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Birr Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Killarney to Birr Castle, including transfers.
Killarney to Birr Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Birr Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Birr Castle is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles Station to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Birr Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Killarney to Birr Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Birr Castle is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Killarney to Birr Castle.
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