There are 4 ways to get from Bangor to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
5h 2m€41–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus 858
8h 17m€36–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
5h 51m€45–181Drive 321.2 km
- Drive from Bangor to Thurlescar 321.2 km
3h 39m€57–82
Bangor to Thurles by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Thurles is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Thurles is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Thurles via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Thurles via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Bangor and Thurles is 343 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.
The best way to get from Bangor to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Bangor to Thurles, including transfers.
Bangor to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Bangor to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Bangor to Thurles is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Bangor to Thurles via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Thurles via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Bangor to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Bangor to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Thurles is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Bangor to Thurles.
There are 83+ hotels available in Thurles.