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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Birr is to bus via Galway which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Birr is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Birr?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Birr. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Birr via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Birr?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Birr. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Tullamore via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Sligo to Birr?

The distance between Sligo and Birr is 232 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Birr without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 50m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Sligo to Birr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Birr bus from?

Sligo to Birr bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Birr train from?

Sligo to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.

Train or bus from Sligo to Birr?

The best way to get from Sligo to Birr is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 50m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Sligo to Birr bus arrive?

Sligo to Birr bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the Sligo to Birr train arrive?

Sligo to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Birr?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Birr is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sligo to Birr.

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 56+ hotels available in Birr.

Sligo to Birr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Birr by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Galway
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
4h 50m
€28–38
Drive 157.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sligo to Birrcar 157.2 km
2h 3m
€27–39
Train, bus via Tullamore
1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
5h 32m
€32–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
5h 40m
€38–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Drumshanbobus 572
2. Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to Cloghanbus Ul06
5h 54m
€32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
6h 25m
€34–50

Sligo to Birr by bus

5Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Birr via ATU Galway in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Birr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 6h 25m.

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