The average bus between Drogheda and Thurles takes 4h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drogheda 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 Drogheda and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Thurles at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 10m • 2 changes

4h 55m • 2 changes

4h 50m • 2 changes

5h 10m • 2 changes

4h 55m • 2 changes

4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Drogheda 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 Drogheda to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Thurles station via Terminal 2 Zone 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Drogheda to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Drogheda and Thurles is 151.3 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Thurles via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 21m.