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How to get from Dublin Port to Birr by bus, light rail and train?

From Dublin Port to Birr by bus, light rail and train

To get from Dublin Port to Birr in Ireland, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED light rail from The Point station to Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 823 bus from Portlaoise Stn station to Birr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin Port may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Birr on the Moovit app.

163min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 823823
Walk to Birr
Leaves from The Point

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    The Point
    ID 998070
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998016
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portlaoise Stn
    ID 160141
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 823823
    Wait for bus
    823
    Tullamore Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birr
    ID 152101
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birr
    Walk to
    Birr
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin Port to Birr

The distance between Dublin Port, Ireland and Birr, Ireland is approximately 142.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Port to Birr by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Dublin Port to Birr

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin Port to Birr using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin Port) and destination (Birr), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Birr?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY, Bus line 823.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin Port and Birr in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin Port to Birr in Ireland?

    The RED light rail line goes from The Point station near Dublin Port to Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Heuston station near Birr in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin Port to Birr in Ireland by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin Port and Birr in Ireland by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dublin Port to get to Birr in Ireland?

    Get on the RED light rail from the The Point station near Dublin Port in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dublin Port and Birr in Ireland?

    Get off the light rail at the Heuston stop, which is closest to Birr in Ireland.