The average bus between Castleisland and Thurles takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castleisland to Thurles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Castleisland and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleisland is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbeyfeale and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castleisland to Thurles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleisland to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castleisland station and arriving at Thurles station via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Castleisland to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Abbeyfeale station.
Castleisland to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Castleisland and Thurles is 122.4 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a bus from Castleisland to Thurles via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 53m.