The average bus between Clifden and Thurles takes 9h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clifden 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 Clifden and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clifden is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Galway Coach Stn and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Clifden 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 Clifden to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Clifden station and arriving at Thurles station via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Clifden to Thurles bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Thurles bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Clifden and Thurles is 172.6 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a bus from Clifden to Thurles via Galway Coach Stn, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 43m.