There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Castlebar806 / ...
4h 46m€20–27Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Station850
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlebarIc / ...
5h 11m€18–27Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Birr to Mayo County148.7 km
2h 13m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galway844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar52
5h 22m€23–38
Birr to Mayo County by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Mayo County is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Mayo County is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Tawnylaheen via ATU Galway and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Birr and Mayo County is 197 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Birr to Mayo County, including transfers.
Birr to Mayo County bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
The best way to get from Birr to Mayo County is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
Birr to Mayo County bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Mayo County is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Birr to Mayo County.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tullamore to Castlebar 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Tawnylaheen via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- 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/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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