The average bus between Thurles and Ballyliffin takes 13h 20m and the fastest bus takes 9h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurles to Ballyliffin. 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 Thurles and Ballyliffin. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Ballyliffin at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Kellyville Park and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurles to Ballyliffin? 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 Thurles to Ballyliffin. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Ballyliffin station via Kellyville Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Thurles to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Ballyliffin station.
The distance between Thurles and Ballyliffin is 290.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a bus from Thurles to Ballyliffin via Kellyville Park, Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Letterkenny Bus in around 10h 21m.