There are 3 ways to get from Birr to County Cavan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
5h 7m€27–40Drive 118.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to County Cavancar 118.4 km
1h 41m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
5h 19m€22–35
Birr to County Cavan by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to County Cavan is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to County Cavan is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to County Cavan. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Knocknagillagh via Athlone Station and Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Birr and County Cavan is 232 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.
The best way to get from Birr to County Cavan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Birr to County Cavan, including transfers.
Birr to County Cavan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to County Cavan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to County Cavan is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Birr to County Cavan.
There are 105+ hotels available in County Cavan.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and County Cavan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Knocknagillagh via Athlone Station and Cavan Bus Station in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.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 Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- 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/
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