There are 5 ways to get from Midleton to Birr by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus 850
4h 21m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Birrbus 72 / ...
5h 57m€45–63Drive 160.1 km
- Drive from Midleton to Birrcar 160.1 km
2h 2m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
5h 53m€29–43Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Birrbus 323X
6h 2m€42–58
Midleton to Birr by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midleton to Birr is to train and bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Midleton to Birr is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Midleton to Birr. However, there are services departing from Jameson Distillery and arriving at Birr via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Midleton to Birr. However, there are services departing from Midleton and arriving at Tullamore via Cork and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Midleton and Birr is 204 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Midleton to Birr without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Midleton to Birr, including transfers.
Midleton to Birr bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Midleton to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Midleton to Birr is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Midleton, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Jameson Distillery to Birr via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portarlington every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Bus from Thurles Station to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Midleton to Birr bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Midleton to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midleton to Birr is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Midleton to Birr.
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