There are 5 ways to get from Spanish Point to Birr by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
4h 52m€73–93Drive 124.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Spanish Point to Birrcar 124.2 km
1h 58m€22–32Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Spanish Point to Ennis Stationbus 333
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Birrbus 72 / ...
5h 13m€36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Spanish Point to Ennis Stationbus 333
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Birrbus 72
5h 30m€44–64Bus #2
- Take the bus from Ennistymon to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
6h 11m€37–51
Spanish Point to Birr by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spanish Point to Birr is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Spanish Point to Birr is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Spanish Point to Birr. However, there are services departing from Spanish Point and arriving at Birr via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Spanish Point to Birr. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Tullamore via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Spanish Point and Birr is 222 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.
The best way to get from Spanish Point to Birr without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Spanish Point to Birr, including transfers.
Spanish Point to Birr bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Spanish Point station.
Spanish Point to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Spanish Point to Birr is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Spanish Point, IE-CE, Ireland and Birr, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Spanish Point to Birr via Ennis, Athenry, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spanish Point to Birr via Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Spanish Point to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Spanish Point to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Ennistymon to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
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Booking & Getting There
Spanish Point to Birr bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis Station.
Spanish Point to Birr train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spanish Point to Birr is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Spanish Point to Birr.
There are 56+ hotels available in Birr.



