There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€20–30Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€37–54Drive 187.8 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Thurlescar 187.8 km
2h 54m€32–46Bus, train via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to O'Connell St Upperbus 180
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus 858
5h 48m€30–43
Carrickmacross to Thurles by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Crrckmacrss N2 and arriving at Thurles via Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Thurles is 227 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Carrickmacross to Thurles, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Crrckmacrss N2 station.
Carrickmacross to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Thurles is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Thurles via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Thurles via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 047-72164
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Carrickmacross to O'Connell St Upper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickmacross to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Carrickmacross to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Thurles is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Carrickmacross to Thurles.
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