The average train between County Clare and Thurles takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between County Clare and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Thurles at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Thurles. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Thurles station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
County Clare to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
County Clare to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between County Clare and Thurles is 81.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Thurles via Limerick in around 2h 23m.