The average train between Roscommon and Thurles takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon 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 5 times a day between Roscommon and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Thurles at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Thurles station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Roscommon to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Roscommon and Thurles is 108.7 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 2h 48m.