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How to get fromArklow to Thurlesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Thurles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferrybank to Beresford Placebus bus 740A
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 20m
    €29–41

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 50m
    €21–31

  3. Bus, train via Arklow

    1. Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 26m
    €27–40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus bus
    6h 10m
    €28–39

  5. Drive  133.9 km

    1. Drive from Arklow to Thurlescar car 133.9 km
    2h 10m
    €24–34

Arklow to Thurles by bus, tram, and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arklow to Thurles via Custom Hse Quay, George's Quay, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Thurles via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 50m.

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