There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 13m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Thurlesbus 391
5h 12mDrive 197.3 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Thurlescar 197.3 km
2h 35m€35–50Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
6h 55m€39–52
Castlebar to Thurles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Thurles is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Thurles via UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Castlebar and Thurles is 251 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Castlebar to Thurles, including transfers.
Castlebar to Thurles bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlebar to Thurles via Portarlington in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Thurles via UL East Gate and UL Student Ctr in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Thurles bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Thurles is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Castlebar to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.