The average bus between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Thurles takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kerry Airport (KIR) 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 Kerry Airport (KIR) and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kerry Airport (KIR) is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbeyfeale and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kerry Airport (KIR) 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 Kerry Airport (KIR) to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Kerry Airport (KIR) station and arriving at Thurles station via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Abbeyfeale station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Thurles is 129.2 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Thurles via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 3m.