The average train between Thurles and Ballinasloe takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles to Ballinasloe. 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 every 3 hours between Thurles and Ballinasloe. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Ballinasloe at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Thurles to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
The distance between Thurles and Ballinasloe is 77.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 2h 41m.