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How to get fromNew Ross to Birrby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Instbus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    5h 29m

  2. Drive  117.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Ross to Birrcar car 117.9 km
    1h 46m
    €21–30

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Tullamoretrain train Ic / ...
    6h 16m
    €37–52

  4. Bus via Kilkenny

    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 882
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    5h 31m
    €28–39

  5. Bus via Tullamore

    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamorebus bus 73
    5h 39m
    €27–39

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  • Distance: 159.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?

You can take a bus from New Ross to Birr via Carlow Inst and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ross to Birr via The Clock Tower, Waterford, Kildare, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 6h 16m.

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