There are 5 ways to get from Roscommon to Birr by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 843 bus
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birrbus 843 / ...
2h 24m€13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
2h 53m€20–27Drive 75.6 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Birrcar 75.6 km
58 min€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roscommon to Birrtaxi 75.6 km
58 min€100–130Line 440 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Athlone Stnbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
3h 1m€29–39
Roscommon to Birr by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Birr is to train and line 843 bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Birr is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Birr. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Birr via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Roscommon and Birr is 102 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Birr without a car is to train and line 843 bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Roscommon to Birr, including transfers.
Roscommon to Birr bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Birr bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Birr is 76 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Roscommon to Birr.
There are 55+ hotels available in Birr.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Roscommon to Birr via Athlone Stn in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Spollanstown to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Roscommon to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–18
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
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