What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Thurles?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Thurles is to bus which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Thurles?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Thurles?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Thurles via Abbeyleix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Thurles?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Carlow to Thurles?

The distance between Carlow and Thurles is 132 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Thurles without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €14 - €22.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Thurles?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Carlow to Thurles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Thurles bus from?

Carlow to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Fire Station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Thurles train from?

Carlow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Thurles?

The best way to get from Carlow to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Carlow to Thurles bus arrive?

Carlow to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Abbeyleix station.

Where does the Carlow to Thurles train arrive?

Carlow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Thurles?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Thurles is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Carlow to Thurles.

Where can I stay near Thurles?

There are 81+ hotels available in Thurles.

Carlow to Thurles - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 16m
€15–22
Train, line 489 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus 489
3. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus 896 / ...
4h
€11–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleixbus 822
2. Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Thurlesbus 858
3h 8m
€13–16
Drive 72.2 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Thurlescar 72.2 km
1h 6m
€13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Thurlestaxi 72.2 km
1h 6m
€100–130

Carlow to Thurles by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fire Station to Thurles via Abbeyleix in around 3h 8m.

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