There are 4 ways to get from Bantry to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 229
- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 5m€33–47Drive 197.1 km
- Drive from Bantry to Thurlescar 197.1 km
2h 11m€35–50Bus, train via Cork
- Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stnbus 236
- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 18m€39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stnbus 236
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Cashelbus 245X
6h 12m€45–60
Bantry to Thurles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bantry to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bantry to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bantry to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Bantry and arriving at Thurles via Cork Bus Stn and Cashel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Bantry and Thurles is 218 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Bantry to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Bantry to Thurles, including transfers.
Bantry to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Bantry station.
Bantry to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bantry to Thurles is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Bantry to Thurles.
There are 78+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Bantry, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bantry to Thurles via Cork Bus Stn and Cashel in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Bantry to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- West Cork Connect
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
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