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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Thurles by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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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 46m
    €39–155

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Thurlescar car
    11h 46m
    €105–457

  3. 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 24m
    €147–271

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    14h 30m
    €125–211

  5. 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 22m
    €94–206

  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 44m
    €81–198

  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 1m
    €96–229

  8. 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 22m
    €61–280

  9. Train, ferry, bus via Cluain Meala

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Clonmel Stnbus bus 55
    5. Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Thurlesbus bus 393 / ...
    17h 37m
    €149–370

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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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