There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 46m€26–38Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 20m€22–29Drive 217.1 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Thurlescar 217.1 km
2h 31m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus 858
6h€30–43
Dundalk to Thurles by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €22 - €29 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Thurles via Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Dundalk and Thurles is 228 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Dundalk to Thurles, including transfers.
Dundalk to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Thurles via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dundalk to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Thurles is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dundalk to Thurles.
There are 81+ hotels available in Thurles.