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

Dublin to Birr Castle - Light Rail Schedule

The RED light rail from Dublin to Birr Castle runs from 00:07 to 23:52, with departures every 5 min-5 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Dublin to Birr Castle you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED light rail from Connolly 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 39 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Birr Castle on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 823823
Walk to Birr Castle
Leaves from Connolly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998023
    60 m • 1 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
    13 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 Castle
    Walk to
    Birr Castle
    Castle Street
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Birr Castle

The distance between Dublin and Birr Castle is approximately 141.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Birr Castle by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Birr – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin to Birr Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin) and destination (Birr Castle), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY, Bus line 823.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin and Birr Castle?

    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 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin to Birr Castle?

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

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

    The total travel time between Dublin and Birr Castle by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dublin to get to Birr Castle?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Connolly station near Dublin in Ireland.

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

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

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