There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Thurles by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 59m€29–42Bus
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
6h 56m€19–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 8m€34–154Drive 300.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Thurlescar 300.4 km
3h 21m€56–80
Belfast to Thurles by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Thurles is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Thurles is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast 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 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Belfast and Thurles is 321 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Belfast to Thurles, including transfers.
Belfast to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Thurles train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Thurles is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €150 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Thurles via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h 56m.
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- 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
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- 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
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- 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 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Thurles train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Thurles is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Belfast to Thurles.
There are 76+ hotels available in Thurles.