There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Castlerea by bus, train, or car
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Line 843 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstown843 / ...
- Take the train from Tullamore to Castlerea806 / ...
2h 40m€15–21Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Station850
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlereaIc / ...
3h 6m€14–21Drive 102.9 km
- Drive from Birr to Castlerea102.9 km
1h 20m€18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Station850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea440
3h 25m€16–24
Birr to Castlerea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Castlerea is to bus and train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Birr and Castlerea is 128 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Castlerea without a car is to line 843 bus and train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Birr to Castlerea, including transfers.
Birr to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Castlerea is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Birr to Castlerea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Castlerea via Athlone Station in around 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- 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
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- 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 Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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