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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Birr

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$139.24
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.72–$189.87
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$151.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$30.38–$291.13

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Cork to Thurles
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Dublin,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.89

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Birr
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Dublin Coach

Phone:
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Website:
dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kilminchy
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Kearns Transport

Phone:
057 912 0124
Website:
kearnstransport.com/
Bus from Spollanstown to Birr
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.13
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kilminchy
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

TFI Local Link Laois Offaly

Phone:
+353-57-8692168
Website:
locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Thurles Train Station Car Park to Birr
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Bus from Kilminchy to Birr
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Matthews Coach Hire

Phone:
+353 42 937 8188
Website:
matthews.ie/
Bus from Marshes SC to Cathal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.13

Questions and Answers

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 $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 7h 35m.

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 35m and costs $43.48 - $141.30 .

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, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

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 48m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birr bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 31+ hotels available in Birr. Prices start at $52.68 per night.
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