What is the cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Birr?

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Birr is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Londonderry to Birr?

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Birr is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Birr?

No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry to Birr. However, there are services departing from North West Transport Hub and arriving at Birr via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Londonderry and Birr?

No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Birr. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Tullamore via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Birr?

The distance between Londonderry and Birr is 387 km. The road distance is 247.9 km.

How do I travel from Londonderry to Birr without a car?

The best way to get from Londonderry to Birr without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Londonderry to Birr?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Londonderry to Birr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Birr bus from?

Londonderry to Birr bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North West Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Birr train from?

Londonderry to Birr train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.

Train or bus from Londonderry to Birr?

The best way to get from Londonderry to Birr is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Londonderry to Birr bus arrive?

Londonderry to Birr bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where does the Londonderry to Birr train arrive?

Londonderry to Birr train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Londonderry to Birr?

Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Birr is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Londonderry to Birr.

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 57+ hotels available in Birr.

Londonderry to Birr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Londonderry to Birr by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
7h 47m
Bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
8h 5m
€30–41
Train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
8h 36m
€53–78
Drive 247.9 km
1. Drive from Londonderry to Birrcar 247.9 km
3h 15m
€45–65
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus 64
2. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
4. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
9h 44m
€68–97

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Distance: 387.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Birr, Ireland?

You can take a bus from North West Transport Hub to Birr via Dublin Busaras Bus Station and Wellington Quay in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Londonderry to Birr via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 8h 36m.

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