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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Birr is to fly and train which costs €50 - €150 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Birr is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs €60 - €200.

How far is it from Manchester to Birr?

The distance between Manchester and Birr is 449 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Birr without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Chester which takes 11h 10m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Manchester to Birr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 44+ hotels available in Birr.

Manchester to Birr - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Birr by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus via Chester
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birr847 / ...
11h 10m
€112–192
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Birr
7h 26m
€50–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Birr
9h 28m
€138–211
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
7h
€61–198
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseRe / ...
4. Take the bus from Portlaoise Station to Birr823
11h 22m
€95–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
7h 23m
€55–148
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, line 843 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
4. Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birr
9h 24m
€58–172
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
9h 34m
€69–177

Manchester to Birr by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Birr.

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Distance: 448.6 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birr, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Birr. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Five Lamps, take the line 130 bus to Talbot Street West, walk to Wellington Quay, then take the bus to Birr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Birr via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 28m.

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