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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Birr is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Birr is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Birr?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Birr. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Birr via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Newry and Birr?

No, there is no direct train from Newry to Birr. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Tullamore via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Newry to Birr?

The distance between Newry and Birr is 242 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Birr without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €25 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Newry to Birr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Birr bus from?

Newry to Birr bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newry to Birr train from?

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

Train or bus from Newry to Birr?

The best way to get from Newry to Birr is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Newry to Birr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newry to Birr train arrive?

Newry to Birr train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Newry to Birr?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Birr is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Newry to Birr.

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 55+ hotels available in Birr.

Newry to Birr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
5h 3m
€25–38
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Birrbus 845 / ...
5h 5m
Drive 185.2 km
1. Drive from Newry to Birrcar 185.2 km
2h 32m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
8h 11m
€63–92

Newry to Birr by train, tram, and bus

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Newry to Birr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Birr via Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Busáras, Heuston, and Heuston Station in around 5h 5m.

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