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How to get fromBristol to Thurlesby plane, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    5h 55m
    €37–163

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol 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
    11h 46m
    €106–459

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 / ...
    11h 48m
    €155–245

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    6h 37m
    €89–235

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 12m
    €60–264

  6. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - 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
    €81–217

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 2m
    €83–227

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 / ...
    12h 30m
    €139–233

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Thurles. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 vehicle from Bristol to Thurles via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 46m.

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