There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 3m€13–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athy West to St Peter and P's Chbus Iw06
- Take the bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Thurlesbus 858a
2h 52m€9–12Drive 76.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Thurlescar 76.7 km
1h 4m€14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Thurlestaxi 76.7 km
1h 4m€110–130
Athy to Thurles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Thurles is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Thurles via St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Athy and Thurles is 114 km. The road distance is 76.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Athy to Thurles, including transfers.
Athy to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy West station.
Athy to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy West to Thurles via St Peter and P's Ch in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Athy West to St Peter and P's Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at St Peter and P's Ch station.
Athy to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Thurles is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Athy to Thurles.
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