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How to get from Birr to Louisburgh by bus and train?

From Birr to Louisburgh by bus and train

To get from Birr to Louisburgh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72 bus from Birr station to Athlone Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 450 bus from Mill Street station to Louisburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Birr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birr
    ID 152101
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Athlone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westport
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    800 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Bus Eireann
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Louisburgh
    Ride to bus station
    Louisburgh
    ID 553111
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Birr to Louisburgh by bus and train via 843, RAIL and 450

To get from Birr to Louisburgh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 843 bus from Birr station to Charleville Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 450 bus from Mill Street station to Louisburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 843843
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Birr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birr
    ID 152101
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 843843
    Wait for bus
    843
    Tullamore Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charleville Road
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tullamore
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westport
    141 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    800 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Bus Eireann
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Louisburgh
    Ride to bus station
    Louisburgh
    ID 553111
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Birr to Louisburgh

The distance between Birr, Ireland and Louisburgh, Ireland is approximately 199.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birr to Louisburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Birr

Birr is located at Birr, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Birr.

Bus stations close to Birr:

  • Birr
  • Mcauley Drive
  • Woodlawn Villas

Public transit stations close to Louisburgh, Ireland

Louisburgh is located at Louisburgh, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Louisburgh.

Bus stations close to Louisburgh:

  • Louisburgh

Alternative route from Birr to Louisburgh by bus and train via 843, RAIL and 450

To get from Birr to Louisburgh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 843 bus from Birr station to Charleville Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 450 bus from Mill Street station to Louisburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 843843
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Birr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birr
    ID 152101
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 843843
    Wait for bus
    843
    Tullamore Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charleville Road
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tullamore
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westport
    141 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    800 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Bus Eireann
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Louisburgh
    Ride to bus station
    Louisburgh
    ID 553111
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Birr to Louisburgh?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 450.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Birr to Louisburgh?

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 843, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct bus between Birr and Louisburgh in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Birr to Louisburgh in Ireland?

    The 72 bus line goes from Birr station near Birr to Athlone station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Athlone station near Louisburgh in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Birr to Louisburgh in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Birr and Louisburgh in Ireland by bus and train is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Birr to get to Louisburgh in Ireland?

    Get on the 72 bus from the Birr stop near Birr in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Birr and Louisburgh in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Athlone stop, which is closest to Louisburgh in Ireland.

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