How to get fromDonegal to Birrby bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Birr by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to ATU Galwaybus 964
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
6h 17m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Sligo to Mullingartrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Kinnegad to Birrbus 847 / ...
7h 14m
€31–53
Drive 210.3 km
1. Drive from Donegal to Birrcar 210.3 km
2h 55m
€36–52
Bus via Cavan
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
3. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Birrbus 850
7h 16m
€36–52

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Distance: 301.7 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Birr via ATU Galway in around 6h 17m.

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Birr, Ireland

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Things to do in Birr

Birr Castle(Opens in a new window)

Birr Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhiorra) is a large castle in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland. It is the home of The 7th Earl of Rosse, and as such the residential areas of the castle are not open to the public, though the grounds and gardens of the demesne are publicly accessible.

Leap Castle(Opens in a new window)

Leap Castle (pronounced “Lep”) is a castle in Coolderry, County Offaly, Ireland, about four miles north of the town of Roscrea and 6 miles south of Kinnitty on the R421.

Clonony(Opens in a new window)

Clonony is a hamlet in County Offaly, Ireland, on the R357 regional road. Located between the River Brosna and the Grand Canal, it is noted for its late medieval tower house of the same name, which was built in 1500. It is situated in the parish of Gallen and Reynegh and lies approximately one mile west of Cloghan and four miles east of Banagher.

Roscrea Castle(Opens in a new window)

Roscrea Castle is a 13th-century motte castle in the town of Roscrea, Ireland. The Castle consists of a walled courtyard, gate block, and angled towers. Along with 18th century Damer House and gardens, the Castle forms part of Roscrea Heritage Centre.

Places to stay in Birr

The Stables Townhouse B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Townsend House Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

County Arms Birr(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Brona Dempsey(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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