There are 4 ways to get from Clara to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Clara to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Thurlestrain Re / ...
2h 18m€11–17Line 840 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Clara Stn to Banagherbus 840
- Take the bus from Banagher to Thurlesbus 850
3h 16m€12–17Drive 85 km
- Drive from Clara to Thurlescar 85 km
1h 23m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clara to Thurlestaxi 85 km
1h 23m€120–150
Clara to Thurles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clara to Thurles is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Clara to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Clara to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Clara Stn and arriving at Thurles via Banagher. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Clara to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Clara and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Clara and Thurles is 109 km. The road distance is 85 km.
The best way to get from Clara to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Clara to Thurles, including transfers.
Clara to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Clara Stn station.
Clara to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clara station.
The best way to get from Clara to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 840 bus and bus, which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Clara, IE-OY, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Clara to Thurles via Portarlington in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clara Stn to Thurles via Banagher in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Clara to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
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
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Clara Stn to Banagher
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Banagher to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Clara to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Banagher station.
Clara to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clara to Thurles is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Clara to Thurles.
There are 79+ hotels available in Thurles.