There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Ballyconnell by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Roscommontrain Re
- Take the taxi from Roscommon to Ballyconnelltaxi
3h 47m€123–158Drive 131.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Ballyconnellcar 131.8 km
2h 5m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Ballinaghbus 466
- Take the bus from Ballinagh to Cullyleenanbus 465
6h 5m€24–37Line 843 bus, train, bus, line 930 bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus 843 / ...
- Take the train from Tullamore to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Ballyconnellbus 930
6h 25m
Birr to Ballyconnell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Ballyconnell is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Ballyconnell is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Ballyconnell. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Cullyleenan via Athlone Station and Ballinagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Birr and Ballyconnell is 184 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Ballyconnell without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs €120 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Birr to Ballyconnell, including transfers.
Birr to Ballyconnell bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Ballyconnell bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Ballyconnell is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Birr to Ballyconnell.
There are 126+ hotels available in Ballyconnell.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Ballyconnell, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Cullyleenan via Athlone Station and Ballinagh in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Tullamore to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Ballinagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballinagh to Cullyleenan
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Spollanstown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 49 952 1225
- Website
- leydonscoaches.com
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Ballyconnell
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martin Leydon Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
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