There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Croagh Patrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Westport806 / ...
4h 14m€44–56Drive 178.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Croagh Patrick178.3 km
2h 27m€30–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Station850
- Take the train from Athlone to WestportIc / ...
4h 38m€42–56Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Square844
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Westport456
5h€38–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Croagh Patrick is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Croagh Patrick is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €29 - €45.
The distance between Birr and Croagh Patrick is 219 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Croagh Patrick without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Birr to Croagh Patrick, including transfers.
The best way to get from Birr to Croagh Patrick is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Croagh Patrick is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Birr to Croagh Patrick.
There are 203+ hotels available in Croagh Patrick.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Croagh Patrick, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tullamore to Westport 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Croagh Patrick via Eyre Square, Galway Ceannt Station, and Westport in around 5h.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–21
Train from Athlone to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- 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 Galway Ceannt Station to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
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