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Galway to Thurles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Thurles takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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.

3h 39m
Duration
213 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Portarlington

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3h 27m
€21–31

Galway to Thurles train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Galway and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Thurles at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 212.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 27m.

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