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How to get fromCarlow to Thurlesby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2h 16m
    €15–22

  2. Train, line 489 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus bus 489
    3. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus bus 896 / ...
    4h
    €11–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleixbus bus 822
    2. Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Thurlesbus bus 858
    3h 8m
    €13–16

  4. Drive 72.2 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Thurlescar car 72.2 km
    1h 6m
    €13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Thurlestaxi taxi 72.2 km
    1h 6m
    €100–130

Carlow to Thurles by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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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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