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

The cheapest way to get from Birr to Belfast is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birr to Belfast is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birr and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Birr to Belfast?

The distance between Birr and Belfast is 201 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birr to Belfast without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £24 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Birr to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birr to Belfast bus from?

Birr to Belfast bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.

Train or bus from Birr to Belfast?

The best way to get from Birr to Belfast is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Birr to Belfast bus arrive?

Birr to Belfast bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Birr to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Belfast is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Birr to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Belfast.

Birr to Belfast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Belfast by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Birr to Ormond Quay Upperbus 845 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
5h 14m
£24–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birr to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 847
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
5h 30m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
5h 20m
£27–39
Drive 152.3 mi
1. Drive from Birr to Belfastcar 152.3 mi
3h 8m
£37–53
Bus via Portlaoise
1. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise Hospitalbus 823
2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
6h 29m

Birr to Belfast by bus and train

42Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Birr to Belfast Great Central via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 in around 5h 30m.

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