There are 4 ways to get from Castleisland to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 18m€21–31Bus, train via Mallow
- Take the bus from Castleisland to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 39m€26–39Drive 146 km
- Drive from Castleisland to Thurlescar 146 km
2h 3m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
4h 53m€25–35
Castleisland to Thurles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castleisland to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Castleisland to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleisland to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castleisland and arriving at Thurles via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Castleisland and Thurles is 151 km. The road distance is 146 km.
The best way to get from Castleisland to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Castleisland to Thurles, including transfers.
Castleisland to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Abbeyfeale station.
Castleisland to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleisland to Thurles is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Castleisland to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Castleisland, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleisland to Thurles via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Castleisland to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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