The average bus between Mountmellick and Thurles takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mountmellick 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 Mountmellick and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mountmellick is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Thurles at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 40m • 1 change

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8h 40m • 1 change

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11h 25m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Mountmellick to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Mountmellick station and arriving at Thurles station via Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Mountmellick to Thurles bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Mountmellick to Thurles bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Mountmellick and Thurles is 58.7 km. The road distance is 74 km.
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles 3 times a day. Tickets cost €7–9 and the journey takes 1h 17m.