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How to get fromCastlebar to Thurlesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 37m
    €24–35

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus bus 850
    5h 19m
    €22–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus bus Ul05
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Thurlesbus bus 391
    5h 12m

  4. Drive  197.3 km

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Thurlescar car 197.3 km
    2h 35m
    €35–51

  5. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus bus 850
    6h 55m
    €39–52

Castlebar to Thurles by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Castlebar to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Thurles via UL East Gate and UL Student Ctr in around 5h 12m.

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