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How to get fromBirr to Arklowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin

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    1. Take the bus from Birr to Bachelors Walkbus bus 845 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus bus 2
    4h 30m
    €24–32

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic
    5h 14m
    €24–34

  3. Drive  142.8 km

    1. Drive from Birr to Arklowcar car 142.8 km
    2h 17m
    €26–37

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    4h 39m
    €30–43

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Cranford Courtbus bus 847
    2. Take the bus from Woodbine Road to Arklowbus bus 2
    4h 40m
    €24–31

  6. Bus via Portlaoise

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luasbus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Ferrybankbus bus
    6h 38m
    €31–45

Birr to Arklow by bus and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Arklow via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Sq North in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Arklow via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 14m.

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