There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station 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 / ...
4h 26m€39–57Bus
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
7h 20m€36–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
5h 11m€41–178Drive 301.3 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Thurlescar 301.3 km
3h 22m€53–77
Belfast Central Station to Thurles by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Thurles is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Thurles is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station station to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Thurles via Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Thurles via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Thurles is 324 km. The road distance is 301.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Belfast Central Station to Thurles, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Central Station to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Thurles via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Thurles via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Central Station to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Central Station to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Thurles is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Thurles.
There are 83+ hotels available in Thurles.