There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Birr by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's ChurchIw06
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birr823
2h 55m€13–19Drive 74.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Birr74.5 km
1h 6m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Birr74.5 km
1h 6m€100–130Bus, line 726 bus
- Take the bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square883
- Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise Hospital726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Birr823
4h 7m€19–26
Athy to Birr by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Birr is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Birr is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Birr. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Birr via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Athy and Birr is 81 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Birr without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Athy to Birr, including transfers.
Athy to Birr bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.
Athy to Birr bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Birr is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Athy to Birr.
There are 51+ hotels available in Birr.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy William Street to Birr via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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