There are 2 ways to get from County Cork to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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County Cork to Thurles by bus and train
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The cheapest way to get from County Cork to Thurles is to line 243 bus and train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from County Cork to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €35.
The distance between County Cork and Thurles is 126 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.
The best way to get from County Cork to Thurles without a car is to line 243 bus and train which takes 2h 12m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from County Cork to Thurles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cork to Thurles is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from County Cork to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between County Cork, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from County Cork to Thurles. However, you can take the line 243 bus to Mallow Station, walk to Mallow, then take the train to Thurles. Alternatively, you can drive from County Cork to Thurles in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sluggera Cross to Mallow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–18
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