There are 3 ways to get from Clondalkin to Thurles by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Clondalkin to Thurles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clondalkin to Thurles is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Clondalkin to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Clondalkin to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Clondalkin Village and arriving at Thurles via Red Cow Luas and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Clondalkin to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Cherry Orchard and arriving at Thurles via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Clondalkin and Thurles is 148 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Clondalkin to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Clondalkin to Thurles, including transfers.
Clondalkin to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Clondalkin to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Clondalkin to Thurles is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Clondalkin, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clondalkin Village to Thurles via Mount Talbot, Red Cow Luas, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €8–12
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Clondalkin to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Clondalkin to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clondalkin to Thurles is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Clondalkin to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.







