There are 4 ways to get from Castlerea to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€19–28Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
4h 31m€17–23Drive 156.3 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Thurlescar 156.3 km
2h 4m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
4h 43m€27–36
Castlerea to Thurles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Thurles is to train and bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Thurles via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Castlerea and Thurles is 191 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Castlerea to Thurles, including transfers.
Castlerea to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Thurles is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Thurles via Athlone Stn in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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Booking & Getting There
Castlerea to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Castlerea to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Thurles is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Castlerea to Thurles.
There are 78+ hotels available in Thurles.