What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birr?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birr is to fly and train and line 843 bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birr?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birr is to fly and train and line 843 bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Birr?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Birr. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Birr via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Birr?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birr is 490 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Birr without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birr without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Birr?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Birr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birr bus from?

Edinburgh to Birr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birr bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Birr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 44+ hotels available in Birr.

Edinburgh to Birr - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 843 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birr by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, line 843 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain
3. Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birrbus
7h 45m
€59–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain
3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus
9h 15m
€56–203
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Birrbus 847 / ...
14h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Birrcar
7h 55m
€114–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain
8h 28m
€63–179
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain
9h 47m
€75–152
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Birrbus
7h 49m
€81–241
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain
9h 35m
€72–170
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 847 / ...
15h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry via Portlaoise
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise Hospitalbus 726
5. Take the bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Birrbus 823
16h 5m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Birr.

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Distance: 489.8 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Birr, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Birr. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Tullamore, walk to Spollanstown, then take the line 843 bus to Birr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birr via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Heuston Station in around 14h 15m.

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