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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birr by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, line 843 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birrbus bus
    7h 25m
    €52–185

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Portlaoise

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    15h 50m
    €29–166

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 845 / ...
    13h 48m
    €179–279

  4. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 845 / ...
    14h 50m
    €40–77

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Birrcar car
    8h 4m
    €115–396

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain train
    8h 10m
    €52–215

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain train
    9h 31m
    €74–162

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus bus
    8h 34m
    €84–262

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain train
    9h 19m
    €79–180

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Birrbus bus
    7h 52m
    €74–251

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 845 / ...
    15h 19m
    €34–47

Edinburgh to Birr by train, ferry, taxi, bus, and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, 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 Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Five Lamps, Talbot St West, and Wellington Quay in around 13h 48m.

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