There are 5 ways to get from Blessington to Thurles by bus, train, car, or tram
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Line 885 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Blessington to Sallins Stationbus 885 / ...
- Take the train from Sallins to Thurlestrain Re
2h 41m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus 858a
4h 42m€18–23Drive 127.5 km
- Drive from Blessington to Thurlescar 127.5 km
1h 21m€22–32Line 65 bus, tram, train
- Take the bus from Blessington to Tallaght Luasbus 65 / ...
- Take the tram from Tallaght to Heustontram Red
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€17–24Line 885 bus, train via Portlaoise
- Take the bus from Blessington to Sallins Stationbus 885 / ...
- Take the train from Sallins to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€14–21
Blessington to Thurles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blessington to Thurles is to line 885 bus and train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Blessington to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Blessington to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Blessington and arriving at Thurles via Naas, Ladytown and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Blessington and Thurles is 128 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Blessington to Thurles without a car is to line 885 bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Blessington to Thurles, including transfers.
Blessington to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ladytown station.
Blessington to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blessington to Thurles is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Blessington to Thurles.
There are 81+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Blessington, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Blessington to Thurles via Naas, Ladytown, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sallins to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
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 Sallins to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Blessington to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Blessington to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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