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How to get fromCounty Tipperary to Londonderryby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from County Tipperary to Londonderry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foylesidebus bus 705x
    7h 12m
    £29–47

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Kellyville Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus bus X4 / ...
    8h 12m
    £16–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    7h 17m
    £44–64

  4. Drive  188.2 mi

    1. Drive from County Tipperary to Londonderrycar car 188.2 mi
    4h 3m
    £47–67

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 30
    4. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    11h 2m
    £53–75

County Tipperary to Londonderry by train and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between County Tipperary, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Londonderry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles Station to North West Transport Hub via Kellyville Park, Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 8h 12m.

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