There are 4 ways to get from Ballybunion to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbertbus 314
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 8m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Thurlestrain Ic
5h 21m€39–56Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Ballybunion to Thurlescar 146.7 km
2h 6m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Harvey's Quaybus 314
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
4h 59m€27–37
Ballybunion to Thurles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballybunion to Thurles is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybunion to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybunion to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Ballybunnion and arriving at Thurles via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballybunion to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Thurles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Ballybunion and Thurles is 171 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ballybunion to Thurles, including transfers.
Ballybunion to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballybunnion station.
Ballybunion to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Thurles is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Ballybunion, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Thurles 3 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Thurles via Harvey's Quay and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Tralee to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Ballybunnion to Harvey's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
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More Questions & Answers
Ballybunion to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Harvey's Quay station.
Ballybunion to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybunion to Thurles is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Ballybunion to Thurles.
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