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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Thurles by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    5h 33m
    €38–147

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    10h 17m
    €103–181

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Thurlescar car
    10h 17m
    €86–429

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    5h 54m
    €50–269

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 8m
    €73–231

  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 54m
    €69–184

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    7h 35m
    €78–323

  8. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    11h 3m
    €108–189

Birmingham to Thurles by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Thurles, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Thurles. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Thurles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Thurles via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 17m.

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